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Countdown: 1 Week

Susan G. Komen 3-Day® would like to thank New Balance, the official training partner of the Komen 3-Day, for sponsoring the Virtual Personal Trainer.

Your 16-Week Training Schedule for This Week

Monday   Rest    
Tuesday   5 miles   Easy walking
Wednesday          30 minutes   Moderate cross-training
Thursday   Rest    
Friday   Day One      
Saturday   Day Two    
Sunday   Day Three!    

Training Tip of the Week: Inner Strength (Visual Imagery)
Congratulations! You are only one week away from your 3-Day®. Remember to go through your packing checklist early to make sure that you have enough socks, sunscreen, blister care supplies and personal prescription medications. Do not buy a new pair of shoes at this point. Bring 2 pairs that you have already trained in. Remember to take off your toe rings and refrain from getting a pedicure.

It has taken a lot of time, energy and determination to reach this point of the 3-Day and you should feel proud of yourself. It also is natural to feel a little nervous. Visualization is a tool used by many world-class athletes to prepare for an athletic event. Repeating the images and sensations of a successful 3-Day will train your subconscious mind to accept them as the truth, banishing any underlying negativity.

Each day this week, imagine yourself at the finish line of the 3-Day, smiling and feeling strong. Feel the breeze on your face as you walk and hear the crowds cheering you on. Feel your feet moving along the sidewalk, light and energized. Think about the clothes you are wearing and how they feel against your skin. Imagine the joy and pride course through you as you walk into camp with hundreds of newfound friends.

See the rows of breast cancer survivors in a sea of pink, thanking you and congratulating you. Imagine every little detail in your mind exactly as you want the experience to be. This is visualization and the more times that you return to this powerful image, the more likely it is to become reality.


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New Balance Training Corner
It’s all about a positive attitude! Look what you’ve accomplished already! You’ve trained, fundraised and inspired! Now, start dreaming big and imagine yourself at the Closing Ceremony of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®, feeling strong and proud.

Visualization is a great tool to prepare for any event, but practice makes perfect. Envision your successful 3-Day and commit to practicing your visualization at the same time every day. Create all the details as you want them to generate emotions to fuel your performance, and stay positive! Hear your fellow participants and spectators cheering and motivating you. See yourself smiling as you stride toward the finish line. 

Congratulations on Making Excellent Happen! New Balance commends you for your dedication and hard work both in fundraising and inspiring others to join the fight for the cure. Good luck, have fun and New Balance will be with you throughout the 3-Day, cheering for you every step of the way!


NOTE: The health, safety and training information provided to you in connection with your participation in the 3-Day is not intended to replace or be construed as medical advice and any such information is not a substitute for seeking medical advice or treatment from your medical provider. Before starting any exercise program or following any recommendations, advice or other instructions regarding training for the 3-Day, you should first consult a physician and have a physical examination.

 

 

 

 

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