World Triathlon Championships Update #2 (Mixed-relay): Redemption and Reflection
I was not a happy camper after my disappointing performance in the Sprint event at the World Triathlon Championships last week in Spain (to learn more). As I noted in my last post, I’m not just happy to be at the World Championships and participate; rather, I do triathlon to compete and see how I […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success: Podcast Interview on The Sport Psych Show
I was recently interviewed by Dr. Dan Abrahams, the noted UK sport psychologist, on his podcast, The Sport Psych Show. On the podcast, I discuss a wide range of topics related to sport psychology, mental training, and athletic performance. To listen, click here.
Read MoreWorld Championship Update #1: Expectations, Excuses, and Explanations
I just returned from the World Triathlon Championships in southern Spain where I raced in the Sprint and Mixed-relay events. This article will focus on the Sprint event last Thursday. First some backstory. It’s been a mostly good season for me with some frustrations and disappointments along the way. On the plus side, I won […]
Read MoreMental Training for Triathlon webinar
Not long ago, I was invited by Duane and Dorette Franks, my friends who run Trifiniti, one of the premier multisport training programs in the U.S., to present a webinar on Mental Training for Triathlon to their athletes. In the webinar, I explain what mental training, how it can help triathletes train better and achieve […]
Read MoreTrain Your Emotions for Your Next Big Event
I have been working with athletes for decades helping them to strengthen their minds the same way they strengthen their bodies. Athletes don’t wait to get injured before increasing their physical fitness; instead, they get stronger to prevent injury. That’s why I call it “mental training,” the mind needs to be exercised to withstand the […]
Read MoreResist “Reluctance/Avoidance” Thinking (RAT) in Your Triathlon Life
Have you ever had a challenging workout coming up and you had thoughts like “This is going to be soooo hard!” or “I REALLY don’t want to do this!” (both said with trepidation and dread). Or you’re driving to a race and a thought pops into your head out of nowhere, “Maybe I’ll get a […]
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