I Practice What I Preach: Five Rules for a Triathlon Taper
Tapering for a triathlon can feel harder than the training itself. Many triathletes never feel fully ready, so they keep pushing as race day approaches, convinced that can squeeze in one more big workout that will really get them ready for the race. In reality, the opposite is true. The taper is not an optional […]
Read MoreGet Mentally Prepared for Triathlon’s Biggest Races
As the season builds toward its biggest moments—the World Triathlon Championships, the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, and the women’s Ironman World Championship in Kona (or whatever your “A” race is left)—mental preparation becomes just as important as your fitness. By the time you toe the line, the training is done. What will separate your best […]
Read MoreMedvedev’s Monu”mental” Meltdown
Did you see Daniil Medvedev’s behavior after his first-round loss at the US Open? It was, to say the least, shocking and a disgraceful display of beyond-offensive behavior on a tennis court. It may be the worst behavior I have ever seen from an athlete (and I have seen a lot of awful behavior from […]
Read MoreThe Psychology of Wetsuit Tech: How deboer Changed the Swim Game
When triathletes think “tech,” they picture power meters, HR monitors, and GPS devices—but gear has always played a pivotal role, long before Silicon Valley existed. From goggles to carbon plates, every innovation helps us swim, bike, and run faster. Most recently, I’ve discovered a wetsuit technology that’s revolutionized both my speed in the pool and […]
Read MoreThe Psychology of Endurance Sports Nutrition: Sponsored by The Feed
When endurance athletes think about nutrition, they usually focus on grams of carbs, protein recovery windows, and electrolyte replacement. While those are critical, they’re only half the equation. The other half is psychological—the mindset that shapes how, when, and why you fuel your body during training and competition. In triathlon and other endurance sports, nutrition […]
Read MoreThe Psychology of a Cancelled Triathlon
I just got back from the 2025 USAT National Triathlon Championships in Milwaukee — and it didn’t go as planned. Not because I raced poorly, but because I didn’t race at all. Whenever something in sport doesn’t align with my hopes and expectations, I try to walk away with lessons that will help me — […]
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