You are on the starting line of a race. Your heart is pounding, your thoughts are running, doubts are creeping in. Or, you are out on course, something has not gone your way, maybe the weather has kicked up, wind is churning up chop, or the rain has started to fall. Maybe you have been dropped by the group. Where does your brain go in these moments? Does this lead to a drop in your confidence? If so, you are not alone! So how do we get through these situations? We have three steps to build and use confidence: 1. Do hard things 2. Use motivational self talk 3. Be prepared.