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

Your 16-Week Training Schedule for This Week

		New Balance Training Corner See it to believe it! Imagine yourself at the closing ceremony of the 3-Day, smiling and feeling strong. Feel your feet moving along the sidewalk, light and energized.
Hear spectators and fellow participants cheering, chanting and congratulating you. See the rows of breast cancer survivors in a sea of pink, thanking you. Imagine all the details as you want them, repeating the images and sensations of a successful 3-Day. Many world-class athletes prepare for an athletic event with visualization and today, you are an athlete. You have trained long and hard to make excellent happen. Be in this for the cure.

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 toerings 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.

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.