A 7-Week Interactive Virtual Course

RACE RITE:

The Athlete’s Journey Through Rites of Passage

Embark on an immersive experience that intertwines psychological growth, spiritual awakening, and the rigor of endurance races.

Discovering RACE RITE

In the realm of athletics, endurance events are more than just tests of physical strength and mental toughness. They offer stories, personal growth, and revelations.

Grounded in the profound concept of rites of passage, our 7-week Race Rite course redefines training and competitions as pivotal moments of growth and transformation. Participants delve deep into the psychological and emotional dimensions of their pursuits, gaining profound insights into the interconnectedness of mind and body. This holistic approach fosters a richer, more comprehensive understanding of their athletic journey, emphasizing that true strength extends beyond mere physical prowess.

Course Details

When: Thursdays, July 25th, Aug. 1st, Aug. 8th, Aug. 15th, Aug. 22nd, Aug 29th, Sept. 5th & Sept. 12th

Time: 4:30-6 pm

Where: Via Zoom (session links provided after registration)

Price: $295

Race Rite is designed for athletes who seek not only to enhance their performance but also to discover deeper personal meaning in their endeavors. Through a combination of guided self-reflection, expert-led discussions, and immersive activities, participants explore the symbolic significance of endurance challenges. They learn to navigate the peaks and valleys of their athletic experiences with a renewed sense of purpose and resilience.


By the end of the 7-week journey, participants will have cultivated a heightened awareness of their inner strengths and limitations, empowering them to approach future races and competitions with a balanced and enlightened mindset. This transformative experience equips athletes with the tools to achieve not only their physical goals but also to embrace the full spectrum of growth that endurance sports can offer.

What You’ll Gain

  • Holistic Transformation

    Go beyond physical preparation. With RACE RITE, emerge as a stronger, more self-aware individual, both physically and spiritually.

  • Deepened Self-Connection

    Enhance your athletic experience by understanding your true motivations, desires, and strengths, making every milestone more rewarding.

  • Robust Support

    Tools like journaling and intention setting ensure you're mentally and emotionally race-ready.

  • Celebrate Life's Transitions

    Infuse significant life moments with the fervor of athletic achievement, amplifying the significance of both.

  • Expert Guidance

    With Lydia Missal, LCPC-S at the helm, walk a well-lit path, ensuring your journey is unparalleled in depth and enlightenment.

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Course Weekly Snapshot

  • In the first session, participants will engage deeply with the course content, connect with their peers, and begin exploring their personal and athletic development paths, with a focus on understanding rites of passage. This foundation will set the stage for a transformative journey throughout the course.

  • In the second session, participants will delve into the three phases of athletic rites of passage: Separation, Liminality, and Incorporation. Through a tailored framework, the facilitator will guide participants to understand how these phases are integral to the athlete's journey towards growth and development.

  • In the third session, participants will be equipped with practical, evidence-based therapeutic practices to integrate into their athletic and personal lives for improved performance, resilience, and well-being. Through guided workshops, on-demand tutorials, and reflective exercises, athletes will gain valuable skills to enhance their mental conditioning and navigate the psychological demands of their sport.

  • In the fourth session, participants will explore strategies for dealing with solitude, including using it as a tool for mental recovery and growth. They will also navigate common athletic crises, learning psychological tools for resilience and recovery. Additionally, the session will cover techniques for managing uncertainty and fear, emphasizing adaptability, a positive mindset, and preparation in facing the unknown.

  • In the fifth session, participants will gain tools and inspiration to set and pursue meaningful goals. Through structured goal-setting, guided visualization, and reflective journaling, athletes will explore and solidify their personal and athletic aspirations, embedding these goals into their daily practices and long-term planning.

  • In the sixth session, participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and community support needed to navigate the risks and challenges inherent in sports. Through expert insights, personal reflection, and peer discussions, athletes will learn to balance risk and safety, confront "The Darkness," and emerge stronger and more resilient.

  • In the seventh session, participants will reflect on their journey, celebrate their achievements, and discuss how to integrate the lessons learned into their lives beyond sports. The session includes a closing ceremony with reflections from course leaders, a celebration of personal and athletic milestones, and a facilitated discussion on the ongoing impact of their experiences. Participants will also share their "Story of Transformation" presentations, engage in a group gratitude exercise, and set future goals to maintain their growth and momentum.

Who’s it for?

Designed for people who are:

Preparing for or have already committed to an endurance event or race.

Looking to infuse deeper meaning and purpose into their athletic pursuits.

Seeking a transformative experience that melds physical challenge with personal and spiritual growth.

Eager to embrace change, release self-limiting beliefs, and discover newfound strengths.

Delve into the Core of Race Rite

A profound personal evolution at each stage, crafting a holistic narrative of your endurance challenge.

Separation (Race Prep)

1

Journey Within

Begin with introspection. As you gear up for your race, this is the time to dissect and let go of past limitations, outdated beliefs, and stagnant narratives. By cleansing your mental and emotional slate, you create space for growth and renewal.

Emerging Transformation

By aligning physical training with heightened self-awareness, this stage allows you to set strong foundational pillars for the transformative odyssey ahead.

Threshold (Race Day)

2

Journey Within

Embrace the race's intensity. Every challenge faced, every mile covered, becomes a testament to your resilience. But beyond the physical, it’s an intimate dance with your innermost fears, hopes, and revelations.

Emerging Transformation

This is where metamorphosis truly ignites. With each step, the barriers between your physical self and inner spirit blur, revealing an empowered, unified you.

Incorporation (Post-Race)

3

Journey Within

After the euphoria of crossing the finish line, a moment of deep reflection follows. Carefully integrate every memory, every lesson learned, and every surge of emotion from the race, skillfully weaving them into the evolving narrative of your renewed self.

Emerging Transformation

Celebrate not merely an athletic achievement but the rebirth of your soul. Recognize your newfound strength, wisdom, and spirit.

Master Your Transformative Tools

These tools are not mere strategies—they are sacred practices enhancing each stage of your Race Rite journey.

Journaling: Your Souls Chronicle

Purpose

This is more than just documenting. Dive deep into your innermost thoughts and feelings. As you express them on paper, patterns become evident, insights take form, and a clearer perspective on your race experience comes to light.

Outcome

A detailed blueprint of your personal evolution, providing insights into the shifts in your relationship with the sport and inner self.

Intention Setting: Heartbeat of Your Race

Purpose

It's not solely about physical milestones; it's about the essence beneath. With intention setting, anchor your spirit to a clear purpose, whether it's to overcome past traumas, honor growth, or face upcoming challenges.

Outcome

Armed with a definitive inner guide, your race becomes a soulful ritual, enhancing the depth and meaning of every step.

Mirroring: Reflect. Relive. Recognize.

Purpose

In sharing, there's a powerful affirmation. Chronicle your experiences, the highs, the lows, and all the moments in between. As you share, discover resonance, camaraderie, and validation.

Outcome

By externalizing and pondering upon your experiences, they anchor in reality, commemorating your transformation and rites of passage.

What Our Racers Have to Say…

  • "Lydia and Race Rite helped me prepare for my best ever result in Rebecca’s Private Idaho gravel grind, AND turn it into way more than a race result. The re-thinking, re-focusing, gaining confidence, and finding meaning that came along with the work was worth way more than any one result. I highly recommend it!!

    Steve Thompson

  • “When training for a long endurance event, you find yourself focusing on the end goal every single day. Race rite helped me not only focus on that end goal but also appreciate the overall process and the day of the event. As you’re performing, it’s important to remember to be present and race rite helped me stay present in the moment during my race day.”

    David Missal

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