

Brad Johnson
- Oct 9
- 2 min
Avoiding the late season slump
Did you know that at times we can subconsciously undermine goal achievement as we approach a major accomplishment? It’s true. You may be...


Brad Johnson
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Picture This: Visualization Strategies for Endurance Athletes
Mental imagery, or visualization, can be a powerful tool to add to your mental skills toolbox. Like all things in endurance training,...


Brad Johnson
- Apr 7
- 3 min
Where the mind goes, the body follows
If I were to ask you which of the following has the greatest impact on performance outcomes, which would you pick: motivation, emotion,...


Brad Johnson
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
A new season lies ahead, but FIRST, what can we learn from last season?
Looking ahead to a new training and racing season can be exciting! What new adventures are in store for you in 2023? Do you have new...


Brad Johnson
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
Now what? Adjusting your goals when things don’t go as planned
Let’s face it: things don’t always go as planned or as we had hoped they might. Most of us have been there. If you haven’t been there,...


Brad Johnson
- Sep 30, 2022
- 4 min
Self-Talk: what it is, what it isn’t, and how to make it work for you
Self-talk can be an important tool of a mental skills training program. In fact, self-talk is one of the most used mental skills in...


Brad Johnson
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
Hey Coach! How can I better manage pre-race nerves?
The day that I do not feel some level of emotion and anxiety before a race is the day that I hang up my tri bike and do something...


Brad Johnson
- Oct 1, 2019
- 2 min
Welcome to the Coaches' Corner, powered by Axes Performance Coaching
AUTHOR: Brad Johnson, Head Coach & Founder, Axes Performance Coaching Welcome to the Coaches' Corner blog, powered by Axes Performance....