Train Your Emotions for Your Next Big Event
I have been working with athletes for decades helping them to strengthen their minds the same way they strengthen their bodies. Athletes don’t wait to get injured before increasing their physical fitness; instead, they get stronger to prevent injury. That’s why I call it “mental training,” the mind needs to be exercised to withstand the […]
Read MoreResist “Reluctance/Avoidance” Thinking (RAT) in Your Triathlon Life
Have you ever had a challenging workout coming up and you had thoughts like “This is going to be soooo hard!” or “I REALLY don’t want to do this!” (both said with trepidation and dread). Or you’re driving to a race and a thought pops into your head out of nowhere, “Maybe I’ll get a […]
Read MoreMy Work with 3x Ironman Winner Ruth Astle
As many of you know, I’ve been working with Ruth Astle since January (Ruth has given me permission to refer to our work together). After being injured for the first half of 2024 and unable to race, Ruth competed in Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiza and finished 3rd. Ruth created a segment for her YouTube channel about our […]
Read MoreExciting 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 […]
Read More8 Steps to Making Peace with Your Past Self
At one level, I’m always amazed at how so many of us allow their past selves to have such a big impact on who they are now and how they think, feel, and engage with their world in adulthood. At another level, I’m not the least bit surprised because our childhood experiences that shape our […]
Read MoreEmotion Training for Your “A” Triathlon Races
My work with several pro triathletes focuses on building their confidence, helping them focus, finding ways to push their limits in training, and preparing them for the pressures of big events, whether the Paris Olympics or the Ironman World Championships. Additionally, under the category of I Practice What I Preach, I apply the same ideas […]
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