PrimeMind Adds 18 New Mental Workouts
I’m pleased to announce that PrimeMind has added 18 new Mental Workouts to its Mental Performance/Well-being/Mental Health library. These Mental Workouts focus on helping athletes overcome common challenges they face in their sport: Self-doubt Overthinking Low motivation Distraction Performance anxiety Negative emotions Choking These Focus areas have 2-3 Mental Workouts each that explore what the […]
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I Practice What I Preach (But It’s Not Easy Sometimes)
In most universes, my time last week at the 2026 USAT Multisport National Championships in South Haven, Michigan, would be considered a success. I won my sixth national championship since returning to triathlon in 2022. I also finished third twice and fourth once against some exceptionally strong competitors. Objectively, those are results I should feel proud […]
Read MorePrimeMind is Now Live!
I’m thrilled to announce that my new start-up, PrimeMind, has launched its web-based app for athletes, coaches, parents, and sport organizations. Here’s why I created it. For many years, I’ve worked with athletes and teams on the mental side of sport. One ongoing challenge has been this: while physical and technical training are comprehensive, structured, […]
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How to Prepare Mentally for Triathlon Season
As the off-season winds down and the first triathlons of the season approach (or have already begun), most triathletes naturally shift their focus toward physical readiness. Training volume increases, intensity sharpens, and race calendars begin to take shape. But if you want to perform at your best when it matters most, your mental preparation deserves […]
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Building Confidence When There Are No Races to Prove Yourself
For many triathletes, confidence is tied almost entirely to racing. Good race = high confidence. Bad race = doubt. No races at all? Confidence quietly erodes. That’s why the off-season is such a vulnerable time mentally. There are no bib numbers, no rankings, no finish lines to confirm that you’re on the right track. Training […]
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The Feed is My Go-to Place for Sports Nutrition
For endurance athletes, nutrition isn’t a luxury. It’s training equipment. What you fuel with directly impacts how you perform, how well you recover, and your long-term health. That’s why I count on The Feed for all my sports nutrition needs. The Feed isn’t just another online store. It was created specifically for athletes who care […]
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Why Mental Training in the Triathlon Off-Season
During race season, your mind is largely reactive. You respond to results, pressure, expectations, fatigue, pain, unforgiving conditions, and the First Rule of Triathlon: “S&%# happens in triathlon. There is little room to step back and change how you think or operate. Patterns—good or bad—are already in motion. The off-season is different. It is the […]
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Why Swimming Is So Hard for Triathletes (and How to Get Better at It)
For most triathletes, swimming is the most frustrating discipline. Not because they are lazy or unmotivated, but because swimming is fundamentally different from cycling and running in ways many triathletes do not fully appreciate. Understanding why swimming is so challenging is the first step toward improving it. Why Swimming Is So Difficult We humans live […]
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How to Stay Motivated and Engaged During a Long Triathlon Off-Season
One of the biggest off-season challenges in triathlon isn’t fitness. It’s staying engaged when training feels repetitive, lacking in urgency, and far removed from race day. Many athletes interpret a drop in motivation as a problem. It isn’t. It’s normal. What does become a problem is relying on motivation to get through this phase of […]
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7 Lessons Learned from a Level-Up 2025 Triathlon Season
There’s an old saying: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Well… I may be an old-ish dog, but triathlon keeps proving that there’s always more to learn. What I love most about this sport is that the lessons are endless — sometimes painful, often humbling, always valuable. This year delivered some of my […]
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