073: Delaney McGuire #8 | Experiencing Mental Blocks with 2K Testing and How To Power Through Them

29/10/2025 57 min Episodio 73

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In this episode, Coach Delaney and Kevin dive into the mental side of performing on a 2000 meter test, why rowers struggle to execute on them, and strategies to overcome “performance anxiety”.Key Takeaways:2k “Anxiety” - Why athletes struggle to maintain splits that they know they can sustain, and the power of “expectations” with testing.Preparation and Exposure - Why rowers need to expose themselves to 2k intensity during training, and experience fatigue, in order to find success on test day.Endurance Crossover - What experimenting with pacing strategies in marathon running has taught Delaney and Kevin, and how that crosses over to rowing.Follow Coach McGuire and Eastern Michigan University:Coach McGuire - @coach_dmcg  EMU Rowing - @emurowingEvolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠Check out our Training Plans and Courses for Faster RowingFollow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.comEnjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

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