Daily Archives: May 15, 2009

Ashley Whyland on Luther

Mental toughness is a big part of barrel racing. Everybody has down days and bad runs. How do you keep yourself mentally tough? Some athletes have a phrase or a saying that they continually say in their head that keeps them focused, what is your secret? 

I think one of the biggest things is KNOWING you’ve done your homework at home before you head to a rodeo.  If you know you’ve done everything you can do at home to prepare for the run, then you will be confident.  One of my favorite quotes is “Live each day like there will never be a tomorrow”.  I think it’s important to live each day like it will be your last.  It will make you put your all into things!