The reality is, good preparation makes success way more likely than any other scenario. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
Sifuentes Coaching

March 2023

Return On Investment

Racing can be nerve-wracking. 

When we commit to weeks and months of work and discipline, there’s no denying our investment.

We want that result. We want success on race day.

On the other hand, our investment is risky because it puts us in a position to be genuinely disappointed. It’s helpful to accept that on race day, there are no guarantees. 

But you know what’s NOT helpful? Standing on the start line thinking “there are no guarantees.”

The reality is, good preparation makes success way more likely than any other scenario.

We should stand on the start line thinking “I’m ready to do this!” 

We need to envision ourselves running strong (even when we are tired), hitting the splits, and finishing with a flourish. We need to see ourselves nailing our goal.

Racing will always carry some uncertainty, but if we keep training and keep lining up, we can expect some very satisfying results.

Sincerely,

Nicole

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March Featured Performances

Julia
Spring Classic 10km
51:24 PR
✨

“Race was very challenging. Was proud of my mentality. Didn't feel amazing this morning, but I knew that I could still run well based on my preparation.

As you told me-- I should feel confident-- so I did. :)”

George
Rock CF Half Marathon
1:52:25 PR
✨

“VERY pleased for my time, yes! 8.35 avg pace for 13.1 miles is not too shabby.

How interesting that running 9:00 [min/mile] in training seems kind of fast and during the race yesterday pulling off every mile in the 8:00 range seemed so manageable, must be the training. :-)”

Alejandro
5k at the LA Marathon
17:49 5th overall, 2nd Age Group

“Old Man River still has it 😸

Very happy and pleased with the results. This is a good tough course. Mile 1 and 3 have some good climbing. Mile 2 was down and flat… on the final bit I just used the downhill into the stadium to run as fast as I could.”

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Carb Loading Made Easy

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Destination Run

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Time trialing is the most challenging test of pacing ability. To get the maximum effort out of themselves, runners must know how to measure their effort.

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