Mary Harada: ‘Racing 90% psychological and 10% physical’
Mary running in 2006.
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Mary Harada, the W70 distance star and frequent commenter on this blog, shared some of her running wisdom with Carmel Papworth-Barnum in this recent interview. I liked this especially: “I try to use that sense of anxiety before a race to make myself focus on my race plan. If I don’t feel a bit anxious, I’m not serious about the race. If this happens at an international meet, I remind myself that it’s not a local all-comers. That I haven’t spent all that money and time to just jog around the track. Racing is 90% psychological and 10% physical. If my head’s not in the race, neither is my body.” Wish she had been at my side last Saturday at Striders (when I started the 400 on a hungry stomach and quit after 150 meters). Oh well. Thanks for the reminder, Mary. For more on Mary, revisit this 2006 post that quoted her.
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Mary Harada is amazing and a inspiration!!! I am so glad I get to practice with her at the track. Thanks Mary for being such a great role model and friend.
Ken, Thanks for pointing out another great interview by Carmel. I’ve seen Mary Harada’s name all over the place, including this blog but never had any idea who she was.
Mary, you look great! Your interview was wonderful (thanks Carmel).
Anonymous–I’ve seen hundreds of posts from you, and don’t have any idea who you are!
Way to go, Mary. You are the wo(man)!
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