I Practice What I Preach: I Escaped from Alcatraz…First
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 […]
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The Psychology of Sports Technology: BiSaddle Adjustable Bike Saddle
You may be thinking: What does a bike saddle have to do with sports technology? Saddles don’t have computer chips or batteries or record data (at least not yet) Yet, I would argue that a bicycle saddle is one of the most important pieces of cycling technology for several reasons. It is the biggest interface […]
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I Practice What I Preach: Escape from Alcatraz Intimidation & Preparation
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 […]
Read MoreTriathlon is Complex, Complicated, and Simple
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 […]
Read MoreDr. Andrew Huberman Podcast on the Science of Mental Training
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 […]
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I Practice What I Preach: Let Your Mind Guide Your Training
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 […]
Read MoreSet S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for the 2023-24 Ski Race Season
Goal setting is a simple and practical mental tool you can use to maintain a high level of motivation in your ski racing. For some very elemental reason, people respond to goals in a very deep and personal way. The experience of setting a goal, working toward a goal, and achieving a goal has a […]
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I Practice What I Preach: 2023 USAT Multisport National Championships
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 […]
Read MoreMental Imagery is Your Most Powerful Ski Racing Mental Tool
Ski racing is one of the most difficult sports to master because it’s one of the few that you can’t do locally all year round. Think of sports like baseball, tennis, swimming, the list goes on. You could conceivably practice these sports literally every day, thus giving you the reps you need far sooner compared […]
Read MoreNow is the Time to Start Your Mental Training for Ski Racing
It happens every winter. In December, January, and February, I get calls from national team athletes and parents of young racers who are struggling mentally in their ski racing, and they have big races coming up. They want me to somehow fix them quickly. Though I think I’m pretty good at what I do, I’m […]
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