Tag "mental training"
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.
Mental Toughness: A Physiologist’s Perspective
The brain has made a significant appearance in the scientific study of fatigue, a topic of particular practical significance for the ironman athlete.
Mind Lessons from the Far East
Spinning the title around, and considering Marakami-san’s introduction, I came up with:What I think about when I talk about myself.
Mental Conditioning
If you look deeper at my recent articles, you’ll see they are about where psychology meets performance. Put simply, some people can handle pacing/nutrition and others can’t.
Work on Your Mental Plan Now, Not Just on Race Day
What is your mental plan for getting yourself to the next level of racing?
Seven Steps to the Top of Your Age Group
I have embraced these seven principles to move up the field.
Our Favorite Workout: High Cadence/Smooth Pedaling
Most people realize there is skill development in swimming, but many just hop on their bikes and don’t ever learn the basic skills to become a better cyclist.
The Golden Rules of Going Long
Over my coaching career, I have been in contact with many athletes who are contemplating their first crack at the IM distance. Their goals are very similar-they want to finish the race.
