16/11/2025
HOW MINDSET INFLUENCES PERFORMANCE
I’m convinced that mindset determines 90–95% of our athletic performance — and yesterday I felt it again.
I had signed up for a race simulation, but when the day came I almost gave up: I felt sick, weak, on my period, back pain, overtrained… plus a rough morning with the kids. And I was scared of the cold 🥶
So yes… it happens.
On the bike there, I tried to shift all those negative thoughts. I visualized my day, how I wanted to feel, met people, focused, stayed in my bubble.
Then I faced every km and every exercise giving everything. Not even quitting when that f***ing sled wouldn’t move or the wall balls felt endless.
That’s where the magic happens.
Mindset, for me, is stronger than my body — even if setting it isn’t easy. But yesterday proved again how powerful it is. My final time surprised me, and biking home I cried from joy, tiredness, and all the emotions.
Now I believe even more in my goal: qualifying for the Hyrox WC, solo (meaning racing in PRO division).
No excuses — results come from daily work. Sport teaches me this every day, just like Ironman did.
It also teaches me to stay humble and respect everyone who has the courage to start, and those who keep going and improving.
Thank you to the organizers, who arranged a great event, a real success:
And to my friends from who share those sessions at 7am on Saturdays ❤️
And finally, my reward after all these little battles won: taking care of myself — stepping out of the gladiator arena and feeling like a woman again.