I watched the female runners and they very seldom look to the side to see who is passing them. They know how much ahead they are and how much faster they need to go. They KNOW. Their attention and intention is in the finish line and never during the race you sense hesitation. Once they have started the race they don`t second guess they just keep going.

Lack of individuality, however, creates perceived competition with someone “perceived” to be better. When you stop worrying about what the others are doing and focus your energy, attention and intention on your goal, you become a winner.