Master Your Race Mindset in SUP | Tips by Michael Booth x Starboard
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Want to perform better in SUP races? Start with your mindset.
In this tip, Michael Booth shares why focusing on what you can control is key to better racing.
Before the race, control your setup:
✔ Sleep and recovery
✔ Hydration and nutrition
✔ Warm-up routine
✔ Equipment and board setup
✔ Start line positioning
During the race:
Things won’t go perfectly — and that’s normal.
Focus on adapting, staying calm, and moving forward.
Don’t waste energy on what you can’t control:
• Other competitors
• Conditions
• Unexpected problems
Perfection doesn’t exist. Progress does.
Stay focused, stay flexible, and keep improving.
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