I Have Another Ski Racing Hero
Back in December, I wrote an article titled, Parker Biele is My Hero, in which I expressed my admiration for this young ski racer who, against significant physical odds and bucking our somewhat inflexible U.S. ski racing culture, has continued to progress and find success at the ripe old age of 21 (written ironically). I […]
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Crisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #35-Madness to Method
Episode #35: Madness to Method of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the third of four in which I will wrap up my podcast by exploring how to take everything you’ve learned in this podcast and prepare you to take action that will help you positively confront and, hopefully, overcome the crisis you are faced with. Quite simply, […]
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Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast Earns Top-20 Ranking
I’m thrilled and deeply gratified that my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast was ranked #19 in Feedspot’s Top 40 Sports and Athletic Performance podcasts and its first mental training podcast. The rankings were based on the following criteria: Podcast content quality Episode consistency The average number of shares on social sites for the […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-Mind: Intensity is Essential for Triathlon Success
This article is the first of three exploring the essential importance of intensity in triathlon training and racing. When most people think about intensity, they think about mental intensity, a certain seriousness and determination that they apply to their triathlon efforts. But that’s not what I’m talking about. When I say “intensity,” I mean the […]
Read MoreIs Covid-19 Causing an Epidemic of Sports Injuries?
Is it just me or are other people seeing an increase in sports injuries since the Covid-19 epidemic struck a year ago? It seems as if, every week, there is more than one article in the sports media describing a heartbreaking announcement of another professional athlete whose season is shortened or ended by a serious […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #34-Uncertain to Decisive
Episode #34: Uncertain to Decisive of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the second of four in which I will wrap up my podcast by exploring how to take everything you’ve learned in this podcast and prepare you to take action that will help you positively confront and, hopefully, overcome the crisis you are faced with. Uncertainty is […]
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Guest Post Series: The World According To Grace (Taylor)-Post #1
Hi, I’m Grace Taylor and The World According To Grace is my lifestyle blog. On my website, I explore topics including cooking, music, activities, going green, and current events. This post is the first of three in which I share ways to stay healthy and happy. In this first article, I will describe my daily […]
Read MoreAn Epidemic of Injuries in Ski Racing During the Covid-19 Pandemic?
I’m sure I’m not the only follower of all things ski racing to observe what appears to be a spate of serious injuries among World Cup stars and up-and-comers. It seems as if, every week, there is more than one article on skiracing.com describing both an inspirational victory by our favorite World Cupper along with […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #33-Blurry to 20/20
Episode #33: Blurry to 20/20 of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the first of four in which I will wrap up my podcast by exploring how to take everything you’ve learned in this podcast and prepare you to take action that will help you positively confront and, hopefully, overcome the crisis you are faced with. Of course, […]
Read MoreMental Health Should be a Priority in Sports
A number of occurrences compelled me to write this article. First, a growing number of professional athletes are coming forward with their own mental-health challenges in the hopes of destigmatizing mental illness and encouraging others who are struggling to seek help. Second, the Covid-19 crisis has seen an increase in mental-health issues, particularly among young […]
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