Race uncertainty - how to cope

Due to the continued public health concerns about COVID-19, you may find yourself feeling stressed, anxious or upset about the possible (or confirmed) cancellation of your spring and early summer races. If you are currently experiencing a rollercoaster of thoughts and feelings, here are a few reasons to justify your emotions.

1) The unknown - Rather than getting excited about the unknown, it’s normal to crave certainty. There’s great comfort in knowing what will happen in the near future.
2) Lack of control - When you can’t manage or control your options, you may find
your mind spiraling out of control.
3) Priorities - When something we love or value is being threatened, it’s a normalresponse to protect what’s most important to us. This can include work, family, kids, loved ones, the environment/plant and of course, triathlon races.


With each cancelled race, it’s important to take control of your reactions to manage each situation in a healthy and productive manner. If your race is cancelled, it’s ok to be disappointed, sad, upset and frustrated. This means you care. But don’t let a cancelled race steal your spirit for living a healthy and active life.

On the AMP Human blog, I share a few tips to help you navigate your emotions during this time of cancelled races/events.  Race uncertainty - how to cope