Mind
How Not to Freak Out when You Analyze a Bad Performance
In every event we do, we go with absolute dedication to do our best. But there are the times when it all goes south.
Approaching New Goals
I wanted to keep sharing with you some thoughts on how to approach new goals.
Gadgets, Gorillas and Brains
Athletes seem to be constantly seeking a million different ways to convince themselves to do the work they should be able to just do.
Setting Yourself Up for Success – Part III: Mental Toughness
How do top athletes push through fear of failure or fear of success? There is only one answer.
Expectations
Even though we can manage expectations in the rest of our lives, in our athletic goals, a lot of us have unreal assumptions.
The Art of Adventure Training Sessions
There is a piece of development that has nothing to do with numbers and structure.
Setting Yourself Up for Success – Part II: Workout Execution
I’m going to focus on the execution and mental toughness needed to have successful workouts.
The System
After watching thousands of triathlons and literally hundreds of ironmans over the years from every different perspective there is one thing that has always stood out to me.
Building Athletic Confidence
Recently, a friend shared: “One thing about your writing is that you seem sure of yourself in the moment. Do you ever feel uncertain in your pursuit of excellence and sense of control?”
Setting Expectations: Racing After Defeat
Having a race that does not go well can take a toll on you mentally and if you’re not careful it can set you up for long term habits that are hard to break.
