21 02, 2022

Meet My Partners for 2022: Greg Rhodes, Ph.D., Exercise Physiology

By | February 21st, 2022|Categories: Cycling, Ski Racing, Sports, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

3 08, 2021

Inside the Tri-mind: Breathe Life into Your Triathlon Efforts

By | August 3rd, 2021|Categories: Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]

26 03, 2021

Meet My Partners: Trieye Sunglasses with Built-in Rearview Mirror

By | March 26th, 2021|Categories: Cycling, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

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 gear: innovative design, superior quality, and leading-edge performance, comfort, and looks. Over the next several weeks, I'll be introducing these exceptional companies to you so perhaps you will explore [...]

19 03, 2021

Meet My Partners: Jakroo Custom Apparel

By | March 19th, 2021|Categories: Cycling, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

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 gear: innovative design, superior quality, and leading-edge performance, comfort, and looks. Over the next several weeks, I'll be introducing these exceptional companies to you so perhaps you will explore [...]

12 03, 2021

Meet My Partners: Greg Rhodes, Ph.D., Exercise Physiologist & World-class Endurance Sport Coach

By | March 12th, 2021|Categories: Cycling, Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

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 gear: innovative design, superior quality, and leading-edge performance, comfort, and looks. Over the next several weeks, I'll be introducing these exceptional companies to you so perhaps you will explore [...]

12 08, 2016

Michael Phelps and Mental Preparation

By | August 12th, 2016|Categories: Sports|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Michael Phelps has had a remarkable series of performances at the Rio Olympics. He is obviously a tremendously gifted athlete who trains incredibly hard. At the same time, as this video describes, Phelps commits a ton of time and energy to his mental preparation. And here's another video that describes how Michael Phelps the athlete [...]

10 08, 2015

Swimmer Ledecky’s Parents are My Heroes

By | August 10th, 2015|Categories: Parenting, Sports|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Katie Ledecky made history when she won the four freestyle swimming event between 200 and 1500 meters at the recently concluded 2015 World Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia. Her athletic feat was singularly remarkable to be sure. However, I'm more interested in what led her to this place, particularly the role that her parents played [...]

23 06, 2015

Maximize Your Prime Triathlon Imagery

By | June 23rd, 2015|Categories: Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

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. [...]

23 06, 2015

Lessons From The World’s Best Triathletes

By | June 23rd, 2015|Categories: Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

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, [...]

22 06, 2015

Designing A Pre-Race Routine

By | June 22nd, 2015|Categories: Triathlon|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

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 [...]