As much as I hate to admit it, I have recently lost my bottle when it comes to sparring. I had 2 months off for a back injury and returned to training about a month ago, and I don't seem to be able to spar without being terrified!
I kind of feel intimidated sparring against the guys (I'm the only girl in the club)as they are getting much stronger and I don't seem to be. I realise that I need to put in extra training (I currently do 4 sessions per week) and need to start doing some kind of strength training , but just wondered if anyone had any advice that could help me mentally!
I do seem to suffer from massive fear in all the sports I do, I'm quite good at skiing but too scared to do black runs, and mountain biking I'm too scared to go down rocky downhills!
Perhaps I need a self help book...