Thoughts During Conditioning

Thoughts During Conditioning 

I have asked some of my teammates what goes through their head during conditioning.  Everyone's responses were almost identical. Here is a list of common thoughts athletes have during the tough mental toughness exercise:

• WHY can't I sleep in? 
• The sun is not up yet, why am I up?
• Is this necessary?
• How many are we doing?
• I'm going back to sleep after this 
• Is it too cold for us to be out here?
• I will survive 
• I'm going to become a N.A.R.P. (non athlete regular person) that seems easier
• Am I dying? 
• I can't breathe
• What should I eat for breakfast?
• Should I nap or study?
• I should probably shower before class 
• I can do anything for an hour
• Will this actually help me? 
• Wow I should ice bath 
• Am I going to throw up? Where's the trash?

  

  Dec. 2, 2016 before conditioning test

• Do I fake an injury? 
• Just one more   
• Through the nose 
• Just breathe
• Pump your arms
• Do I taste blood?
• I am going to be out of shape when I graduate 
• I wonder what other teams do for conditioning?
• The smell of the football field makes me nauseous 
• Who didn't give a 100%?
• I can't feel my legs
• Would it be okay to collapse?
• My tears are freezing 
• Half gassers, nope.
• I hope next weeks workout is different 
• Thank goodness that's over  

  

  Dec. 2, 2016 After conditioning test