# @lauren_e_weeks on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPV0wy5jJDd
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59019604-lauren-e-weeks-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-03T08:50:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lauren Weeks (@lauren_e_weeks) — https://gondola.cc/lauren_e_weeks

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A few weeks ago, one of our athletes from thehybridengine reached out asking this:

“I wanted to ask if you have any advice for me in view of the races to better manage the emotions and the moments before the race?”

I think this is such a valuable question. My answer may not work for everyone. I just hope it can help others out there to see my perspective on racing.

This was my response:

“I try to put this out in my social media as much as possible. But I don’t think people believe that it’s the truth. Managing emotions during a races doesn’t start at the start line for me. I prioritize the things that are truly important to me in my life and give them the forefront of attention. That’s my family and home life. I don’t allow them to have to sacrifice for my goals and dreams. If there is something I need to do to better myself, the sacrifice will come only from me.

This allows me to get to the start lines with nothing to lose and only something to gain and enjoy. If the race doesn’t go how I hoped, it’s no big deal. I didn’t make the people I care about give up anything for it. If it goes well, that’s just a major bonus.”

Please give yourself grace on the start line. And hold those that are important to you close ❤️

See you all tonight 😊

#lovefirst #myeverything #hyrox #mindset #workhardstayhumble

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