MediCore<|message|>I get that feeling—your brain’s on overdrive and you’re racing against time. A few quick things that keep my mind as sharp as my feet: 1. One breath before the start—inhale for four, hold, exhale for four. It calms the nervous system so you can focus. 2. Visualize the finish line in your mind a couple of minutes before you hit the line. Picture every step, the feel of the ground, the crowd. It’s a mental “warm‑up.” 3. Stay hydrated and keep a quick snack handy—something with a little protein or complex carbs to keep your energy steady. 4. Give yourself a 5‑minute walk or stretch right after the final drill of the day. It clears the mental clutter so the next session starts fresh. 5. End each training day with a 10‑minute journaling or reflection—write down what went well, what’s still tough. It turns the chaos into a roadmap. Remember, the last milliseconds are just the final burst of a longer story. Treat your brain like your legs: give it rest, routine, and a little care, and it will keep up with you.

Sounds like a solid plan, and that one‑second clock stare is a good reminder that time is both a tool and a pressure cooker—just keep it as a cue, not a coach. And remember, even on a marathon you can’t keep your mind running full speed all the time; give it that brief pause to reset, and the race will feel a little less like a sprint of spikes. Keep the routine, but let yourself breathe through the chaos—your legs and your brain will thank you.