Working Triathlete Podcast: Mental Margin Gains
I was recently interviewed by WorkingTriathlete.com, one of the leading triathlon coaching programs in the U.S., to discuss my newly developed concept of “mental marginal gain.” Over the course of about one hour, my hosts, Conrad Goeringer and Derek Stone, and I talk about how the mind can be leveraged more effectively to produce meaningful […]
Read MorePsychology of Sports Technology-Part I: Firefly Recovery
I have a huge passion for technology in my athletic life. I have a smartwatch (COROS), heart-rate monitor (Polar Verity Sense), power meter (Quarq), bicycle head unit (Garmin), running pod (COROS), smart swim goggles (FORM), training platform (TrainingPeaks), virtual cycling platform (Zwift), and more. Admittedly, I haven’t gotten blood lactate, glucose, or sweat monitoring devices, […]
Read MoreThere 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 But clinging to that outdated belief may hold you back from being the best triathlete you can be.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 MoreWhat Fuels Your Life?
At the very core of your life is the “fuel” that powers you forward in your career, avocations, relationships, and everything else that is listed under the category of Life. This fuel is formulated from the values, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, and emotions that you hold and experience in every aspect of your life. Due to […]
Read MoreA Great Start to the 2023 Triathlon Season
Under the category of “I Practice What I Preach,” I raced my first event of the 2023 triathlon season yesterday at the Stanford Treeathlon, a Sprint. It was a very successful and affirming race for me. I won my age group and finished 17/248, and was the oldest by 10 years in the top 20. […]
Read MoreTwo Paths to Positive Life Change: Take Both!
In my last article, I described the seven forces that make positive life change so difficult. In this article, I will explore how you can overcome those forces and propel yourself toward the person you want to be and the life you want to lead. Positive life change is the Holy Grail for many people. […]
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