A Stellar Review by Pez Cycling for The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
PEZ Bookshelf: “The Complete Guide To Cycling Psychology” By Leslie Reissner On Nov 13, 2022 The idea that thinking affects performance is nothing new, or, in the words attributed to Henry Ford: “If you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re probably right.” It has been demonstrated time and again that athletes with the ability to focus on their […]
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3 Tips to Improve the Quality (and Enjoyment) of Your Rides: From The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
Global Cycling Network, the publisher of my new book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, has created several video clips from my visit to their HQ in Bath, England back in April that describes some of the useful tools that the book offers cyclists (and any endurance athlete). Here’s the second one about how to […]
Read More3 Tips for Managing Endurance-sport Pain: From The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
Global Cycling Network, the publisher of my new book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, has created several video clips from my visit to their HQ in Bath, England back in April that describes some of the useful tools that the book offers cyclists (and any endurance athlete). Here’s the first one about how to manage […]
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What are Your Emotional Hot Buttons That “Light You Up?”
Have you ever had your hot buttons pushed? If you’re a human being and experience emotions at all, you have with almost absolute certainty. Your heart starts pounding, your breathing shortens, adrenaline courses through your veins, you begin to sweat, you feel very strong emotions (usually fear or anger), you feel a strong compulsion to […]
Read MoreThe Psychology of Extreme Heat for Triathletes: Don’t Sweat it!
I’m heading to Abu Dhabi in late November to compete in the World Standard-distance and Super-sprint World Championships. And, yes, it’s going to be hot, very hot. The typical daily temperature in the U.A.E. in November is around 95 degrees and the water temperature is in the mid-80s (no wetsuits there!). Without a doubt, the […]
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The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology is Now Ready to Order
My latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, co-written with Mark Beaumont and published by Global Cycling Network, is now printed and ready to be ordered and delivered. See below GCN presenter James “Hank” Lowsley-Williams speaking about his mental challenges and the value that my book brings to cyclists.
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Has Your Psychological Castle Become an Emotional Prison?
Our survival instinct developed to protect ourselves from harm and to ensure our survival. This fundamental drive has been wired into our DNA through evolution since we climbed out of the primordial muck more than 530 billion years ago. And it has worked pretty darned well for most of human existence. Unfortunately, times have changed […]
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Great GCN segment on my latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
I thought you might enjoy learning more about my new book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, that has been published by Global Cycling Network, and about its authors, particularly my co-author Mark Beaumont. GCN presenter, Conor Dunne, does wonderful job of setting up the segment, while actually riding no less. The segment introduces you to […]
Read MoreSki Racing is Complex, Complicated, and Simple
Have you ever thought about how incredibly difficult it is to be a ski racer? So many factors affect how well and how fast you can ski a course, whether in training or races. And, one small mistake or failure in any one of those many areas will result in a disappointing run with little […]
Read MoreMy 19th Book is Published: The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
I’ve written a lot of books in my career, but I have never been more excited than with my latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, co-written with Mark Beaumont, the world’s leading adventure cyclist, and published by Global Cycling Network. If you’re not familiar with Mark, he is a truly remarkable athlete and person. He […]
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