The Fall Matters More than Ever-Make it Count
It’s hard to believe the summer, what I consider Phase I of the ski racing prep period, is over. This summer was especially difficult given the COVID-19 crisis. Hopefully, the summer was devoted to building the foundation for your success this coming winter, despite the challenges that the pandemic has presented including limited on-snow time, […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #26-Pessimism to Optimism-Part II
Episode #26: Pessimism to Optimism-Part II of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the second of four in which I explore the importance of mindset in how you respond to a crisis. An optimistic mindset views the world through a lens that is at the opposite end of the continuum from pessimism. Optimism is “a […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-Mind: Take My Mental Performance Assessment for Triathlon
One of the most difficult aspects of the mental side of triathlon is that it can’t be seen, quantified, or measured directly. With the physical components of triathlon, you can readily see the areas in need of improvement by, for example, the amount of weight you lift or the number of reps you do in […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #25-What is Intensity?
Episode #25: What is Intensity? of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of two episodes in which I will explore the impact of intensity on sports performance. The topic for today’s episode is: What is Intensity? What I mean by intensity is the amount of physiological activity you experience in your […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-Mind: Forget Peak Performance; Prime Triathlon Is the Goal
When you compete in a triathlon, you will, in fact, be competing in three “races.” I have races in quotes because not all three are actually races. The obvious race is the one that occurs against your competitors. Your goal is to beat as many of them as you can. But before you can beat […]
Read MoreLeBron Believes in “Mental Fitness”
I was recently interviewed by mrfeelgood.com (don’t let the name fool you, it’s a substantial, if not slightly irreverent, website) for an article that explores how LeBron James and other professional athletes believe that “mental fitness” is as important to their success as is physical fitness. In the article, I offer the five mental tools […]
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