Season Management: Choose Your Races Wisely
I was talking to a top junior from back East I work with last week over Zoom about his race season so far. He was really excited about his results to date, but also expressed how he was already starting to feel a bit “cooked” from all of the racing he was doing. I asked […]
Read MoreMake Every Day a Good Day of Triathlon Training
One of the most frequent comments I hear from the triathletes I work with is: “I had a lousy day of training.” This statement was almost always accompanied by a variety of emotions that are neither pleasant nor helpful including frustration, anger, worry, doubt, and disappointment, and, occasionally, despair. Moreover, I saw that this assertion […]
Read MoreLet Go of Fear of Failure in Triathlon-#5
In the fourth in my nine-part series exploring obstacles that are blocking your path to your triathlon goals, I introduced you to fear of failure, what I believe is the single greatest barrier to success in our sport. In today’s article, I will show you how to let go of your fear of failure. Let […]
Read MoreSet S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for 2022
I just wrote an article about how to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals for 2022. When you set effective goals for yourself, you motivate yourself to become the best [fill in the blank] you can be. This article can apply to sports, school, business, or life. You can read the full article here.
Read MoreIs Fear of Failure like an Anchor in Your Triathlon Life?-#4
In the third of my nine-part series exploring the obstacles that may hold you back in your triathlon life, I examined how perfectionism ultimately hurts your triathlon efforts and enjoyment. Fear of failure, another common obstacle, may be the single most common cause of performance difficulties for the triathletes who come to me for help. […]
Read More5 “Must Dos” for Race-day Success
A fundamental question you need to ask is: “What do I need to do to be totally prepared to ski my best on race day?” If you ask the top-ten men and women on the World Cup, you will probably get 20 different answers. But, having asked this question of many world-class ski racers, I […]
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