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Meg Talks - The MWM Irish Dance PodcastAuthor: Megan Kerrigan
Move With Meg founder, Meg, talks about all things Irish Dance with some amazing guests, including MWM Coaches, MWM Dance Clients, Champions, Teachers and more Language: en Genres: Education for Kids, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Final Week Before Worlds: What Actually Matters Now
Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
In this episode, Megan Kerrigan shares essential tips for dancers preparing for the final week before Worlds, focusing on protecting performance rather than making last-minute technical improvements. Whether you're heading to Worlds or any major competition, this episode offers valuable mindset and physical strategies to stay calm, confident, and ready. Chapters: 00:00 - Final week focus: protect your performance, not improve technically 00:29 - Why the final week is about keeping your body and mind ready 01:25 - Adjusting training volume and intensity leading up to competition 02:25 - Recovery routines: stretching, mobility, sleep importance 03:49 - Travel preparation: managing stiffness, dehydration, jet lag 05:13 - Using the Wow at the Worlds package for travel and warm-up routines 07:33 - Managing nerves: reframing anxiety as caring and preparation 08:45 - Practical mindset tips: visualization and calm routines 09:45 - The power of trusting your routines and not making last-minute changes 11:06 - Common pitfalls: changing warm-up, nutrition, or routines on the day 12:25 - Trust your training, food, warm-ups — routine is your best guide 13:19 - Final prep: plan your food and routines in advance to feel in control 14:15 - Recap: focus on maintaining readiness, body and mindset care 14:42 - Wishing dancers good luck, trusting their preparation, and enjoying the moment 🌍 World Sprint - Grab Now 🧘♀️ Free Feis Prep Meditation ⭐ Join the Gold Club
