12 Really Cool Things for the Obsessed Triathlete in 2022
“Hi, my name is Jim and I’m obsessed with triathlon.” Yes, I admit it, I am 100%, over-the-top crazy about triathlon. A brief back story explaining how I arrived at this place of total absorption and immersion in our sport. In the early and mid 2000s, after achieving my goal of running under three hours […]
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Make 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 […]
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Let 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 […]
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Set 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.
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Is 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. […]
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Perfectionism and Triathlon Don’t Play Nice Together-#3
In my second of nine articles exploring obstacles that may hold you back as you pursue your triathlon goals, I introduced you to how overinvestment in our sport can mean a kiss of death for both results and enjoyment in our sport. Perfectionism is another frequent obstacle I see in triathletes. Perfectionism is a triple-edged […]
Read MoreOverinvestment in Your Triathlon is a Kiss of Death-#2
In my first article in my nine-part series exploring the obstacles that may be holding you back from your triathlon goals, I introduced you to the fact that you’re feeling held back from achieving your triathlon goals may not be that you need to do more, but rather in identifying unconscious forces that are actually […]
Read MoreWhat is Holding You Back from Your 2022 Triathlon Goals?-#1
With the triathlon off-season upon us, it’s time to focus on what we need to do to achieve our 2022 race goals. To that end, most of your time and energy during this “down time” (in quotes because there is very little down in your time!) will be devoted to building your fitness in the […]
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New triathlete.com Article: Transitioning from Participating Triathlete to Competitive Triathlete
My most recent contribution to triathlete.com, Transitioning from Participating Triathlete to Competitive Triathlete, is now live. In the article, I explain the differences between the two types of triathletes (neither is better than the other; just different) and how the transition can impact your attitude to triathlon and affect the impact of triathlon your broader […]
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New Article on Triathlete.com: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of Triathlon Season
My latest Inside the Tri-Mind article, 10 Questions to Ask at the End of Triathlon Season, is now available on triathlete.com for your reading pleasure. My article explores how you shouldn’t end your triathlon season without a deep-dive into how it went for you. Identifying what worked, what didn’t work, and what you want to […]
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