I Choose to Push My Limits; Here’s How You Can Too
Let’s be realistic. The primary obstacle to pushing your physical limits is pain. Your ability to tolerate and manage the pain you experience in your training will determine how hard, fast, and far you go, the gains you make in your fitness, and how you perform in races. So, the $64,000 question is: What can […]
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Meet My 2023 Partners: Trieye Sunglasses with Built-in Rearview Mirror
Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In a series of posts, I’m re-introducing these exceptional companies and people to you so you will consider adding what they have […]
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Motivational Tool #2 for Cycling and Triathlon: From The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
I just recorded the second of four motivational tools for cycling and triathlon. In this series, I explore in about one minute practical steps you can take to stay motivated early in the season when it’s cold outside for most of us and boring inside while riding on Zwift and similar platforms.
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Meet My 2023 Partners: PowerBar Sports Nutrition
Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In a series of posts, I’m re-introducing these exceptional companies and people to you so you will consider adding what they have […]
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Look Back to the 2022 Triathlon Season So You Can Look Forward to 2023
The 2021-22 race season is now in our rearview mirror (mine just ended after Abu Dhabi a full seven months after it started). You’ve likely either put your swim, bike, and run gear away for a much needed rest or significantly dialed back your training through the new year when you’ll ramp things up in […]
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Meet My Partners for 2022: ICAN Cycling Wheels
Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In a series of posts, I’m re-introducing these exceptional companies and people to you so you will consider adding what they have […]
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Inside the Tri-mind: Breathe Life into Your Triathlon Efforts
Breathing may be the most under-rated tool in your mental toolbox as a triathlete. In fact, you may have never even thought about your breathing in your tri-life at all because it is something that you do without conscious thought every moment of your life. Breathing is, of course, essential for living. It supplies your […]
Read MoreMaximize Your Prime Triathlon Imagery
Triathlon imagery is perhaps the most powerful mental skill you can develop to help you achieve Prime Triathlon. There are four factors that will impact the quality of your triathlon imagery: perspective, control, multiple sense, and speed. You can develop each of these areas so you can get the most out of your triathlon imagery. […]
Read MoreLessons From The World’s Best Triathletes
I have been fortunate to have worked with and spoken to many world-class triathletes over the years. Whenever I am with one of these triathletes, I ask them what lessons they have learned that have enabled them to reach the highest level of triathlon. Perform To The Best Of Your Ability In any given triathlon, […]
Read MoreDesigning A Pre-Race Routine
Routines develop consistency in all areas that impact triathlon. By consistently going through your routine, you train your mind and body to respond the same way regardless of the situation. At the same time, consistency does not mean rigidity. Routines are flexible. They can be adjusted to different situations that arise, for example, a delay […]
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