15 06, 2023

Triathlon Imagery is Your Most Powerful Mental Tool

By | June 15th, 2023|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Triathlon is one of the most difficult sports out there because it is so physically taxing and complex. Unlike most sports, triathlon is actually three sports rolled into one. Because of these demands, triathlon is also mentally challenging, requiring your mind to “stay in the game” in the face of internal stressors, such as extreme [...]

13 06, 2023

I Practice What I Preach: I Escaped from Alcatraz…First

By | June 13th, 2023|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Just a quick follow-up to my last post about my return to the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon after a 15-year absence. The race was definitely a challenge with, as I noted in my last article, all three legs of the race being difficult. Particularly tough was the swim which was about ten minutes longer than [...]

1 06, 2023

I Practice What I Preach: Escape from Alcatraz Intimidation & Preparation

By | June 1st, 2023|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Last month, I was fortunate enough to receive a free entry into the iconic Escape from Alcatraz triathlon to be held on June 11th. I accepted the entry with a sense of both excitement and a bit of trepidation. I’ve done Alcatraz four times before, but the last time was in 2008, just before I [...]

22 05, 2023

Accept, Don’t Resist, Your Negativity

By | May 22nd, 2023|Categories: Personal Growth, Psychology, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

When you read the title, you may have had a double take, “A mental coach is telling me to accept my negativity? How can that be?” I realize that my statement is counterintuitive but let me show you why accepting your negativity is actually the best thing to do whenever anything unhelpful enters your mind. [...]

18 05, 2023

Triathlon is Complex, Complicated, and Simple

By | May 18th, 2023|Categories: Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Have you ever thought about how incredibly difficult it is to be a triathlete? So many factors affect how well and how fast you can swim, bike, whether in training or races. And, one small mistake or failure in any one of those many areas will result in a disappointing result with little to no [...]

17 05, 2023

Dr. Andrew Huberman Podcast on the Science of Mental Training

By | May 17th, 2023|Categories: Business, Cycling, Health, Parenting, Personal Growth, Psychology, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

If you're not convinced of the value of mental training as a powerful tool to improve performance in sports and other achievement areas, I encourage you to listen to this podcast by Dr. Andrew Huberman that explores the science behind mental training. If you're unfamiliar with Dr. Huberman, he's a noted neuroscientist and a member [...]

11 05, 2023

I Practice What I Preach: Let Your Mind Guide Your Training

By | May 11th, 2023|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

As I wrote about in a previous article, the most common means of assessing how your training is going is how your body feels. If your body feels good (e.g., rested, illness and injury free, sleeping well), keep pushing. If your body doesn’t feel good (e.g., tired, hungry, sore, sick, injured), then it’s time to [...]

2 05, 2023

I Practice What I Preach: 2023 USAT Multisport National Championships

By | May 2nd, 2023|Categories: Cycling, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

As I noted in my last “I Practice What I Preach” post, I was feeling a fair amount of anxiety and worry in the weeks leading up to the 2023 USAT Multisport National Championships in Texas that was held less than two weeks ago. Those nerves were coming from “outcome expectations” I had created in [...]

22 04, 2023

Great Review of The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology

By | April 22nd, 2023|Categories: Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Road.cc, the highly respected cycling website, just published a very complimentary review of my latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, co-written with Mark Beaumont, the world's greatest adventure cyclist. Highlights of the review: Insightful read for both recreational and competitive cyclists, combining theory and real-life examples Well structured – split into manageable sections [...]

19 04, 2023

Lessons Learned from Last Season That Will Make You Faster Next Season

By | April 19th, 2023|Categories: Ski Racing, Sports|Tags: , , , , |2 Comments

With COVID-19 in our rearview mirror this past race season, ski racing in the U.S. and worldwide returned to some semblance of normalcy, with training and race opportunities again in abundance. Unfortunately, at the same time, another global problem, namely, climate change, has made training and racing more challenging, with too much snow in the [...]