Attitudes That Take the Pressure Off
Choices that can lift the burden of pressure Set 1 – Invest or Overinvest <audio controls> <source src=”” type=”audio/mpeg”> </audio> Set 2 – Life or Death <audio controls> <source src=”” type=”audio/mpeg”> </audio> Set 3 – Threat or Challenge <audio controls> <source src=”” type=”audio/mpeg”> </audio> Set 4 – Outcome or Process <audio controls> <source src=”” type=”audio/mpeg”> […]
Read MoreWhy Off-Season Triathlon Goals Should Focus on How You Train
Off-season goal-setting is where many triathletes unintentionally undermine their own preparation. They set goals that make sense on paper—podiums, qualifications, time targets—but that provide very little guidance for daily training between now and race season. The off-season isn’t about outcomes. It’s about building the habits and mindset that eventually produce the outcomes you want. The […]
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Race-Day Readiness-Why Being Prepared Isn’t Enough
Most ski racers think race preparation is about training, equipment, inspection, and warm-up. All of those matters, but it’s not enough. Being physically and technically prepared does not guarantee race-day readiness. Race-day readiness is psychological. It’s the ability to show up with the right confidence, determination, intensity, focus, and mindset, regardless of the conditions, the […]
Read MoreWhat Every Ski-Racing Parent Needs to Know at the Start of the Ski Racing Season
The start of the ski racing season is exciting, stressful, and emotionally charged—not just for racers, but for their parents too. Early races bring expectations, comparisons, and questions that can quietly shape how a season unfolds. Often, at a conscious or unconscious level, parents say to themselves: “It’s time to collect my ROI.” And when […]
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Why Ski Racers Plateau — And How to Break Through a Performance Ceiling
Every racer reaches a point in their skiing where improvement stalls. You train hard. You ski well. You feel like you’re doing “everything right.” Yet the results remain flat, or sometimes even go south You feel stuck. The confidence that once came easily begins to shake. Coaches say you’re “close,” but nothing seems to change. […]
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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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Exciting News: I’ve joined a Sport-related Start-up!
I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I’ve joined Mindto (as in “put your mind to”) as its Chief Content Officer. As my title suggests, I’m responsible for identifying relevant topics, building a team of experts (“Mindto Masters”), creating content myself, and building a library of content for teams and athletes. The business is going to […]
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The Fall Prep Period is Key to Ski Racing Success
It’s hard to believe the summer, what I consider Phase I of the ski racing prep period, is almost over. Hopefully, the summer was devoted to building the foundation for your success next winter. In all likelihood, your efforts focused on three areas. First, you engaged in an intensive physical conditioning program. The reality of […]
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There are More Than Two Transitions in a Triathlon
You’re probably thinking, “Say what?,” Anyone who has ever done a triathlon knows there are only two transitions in a race, the well-named T1 (swim to bike) and T2 (bike to run). But clinging to that outdated belief may hold you back from being the best triathlete you can be. By embracing the fact that […]
Read More“Money in the Bank, Baby!”: Start Making Confidence Deposits This Summer
In one of my final posts this past season, I exhorted you to buy into the notion that Next Season Starts…NOW! With the end of June having just arrived, the summer is now officially upon us. The summer is an immensely important time to pursue your ski racing goals. You can get stronger, improve your […]
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