Olympics Opening Ceremonies Kick Off This Friday!

That’s right people, we’re only a few days away from the Opening Ceremonies! Anyone else got Olympics Fever?

Getting to these 2012 Olympic Games has been a life-long dream for many of the members of Team USA. Now that they’re past the trials and waiting for the games to begin, the physical preparation may be over, but the mental game kicks in.

Now put yourself in their shoes, and learn how some of these athletes visualize their perfect race, routine, match or fight in the videos below:

Ryan Lochte: Visualizing the Perfect Race (Swimming)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wkH0yFZXBE

Lolo Jones: Visualizing the Perfect Race (Track & Field)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zTMXUPXRWM

Jonathan Horton: Visualizing the Perfect Routine (Gymnastics)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuGGaKsfFbw

Hunter Kemper: Visualizing the Perfect Race (Triathlon)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-awfij2iuo

Lauren Crandall: Visualizing the Perfect Match (Field Hockey)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6FhJwI51uE

Taylor Phinney: Visualizing the Perfect Race (Cycling)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6W6hyElGGE

Bernard Lagat: Visualizing the Perfect Race (Track & Field)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df2pz7SKwiE

Stephen Lopez: Visualizing the Perfect Fight (Taekwondo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Y15pFD5KI

Kayla Harrison: Visualizing the Perfect Fight (Judo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgGSLPgbCYY

Mary Whipple: Visualizing the Perfect Race (Rowing)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuBPxi9M_lE

The 2012 Olympics are being called the “first social Olympics.” The boom of social media has connected the distance between athletes, fans, and nations now more than ever. In addition to over 3,500 hours of live coverage, NBC will also being sharing up-to-the-minute results and behind-the-scenes photos and videos via social media. Please follow these handles to get the best Olympics news!

• Facebook: Facebook.com/NBCOlympics
• Twitter: @NBCOlympics
  • NEW! NBC Olympics Twitter Tracker: One-stop-shop for all things Olympics on Twitter – the tracker allows you to follow your favorite athletes and experts and get in on the conversation