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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Stress and performance, performance and stress

Cortisol is a beautiful thing. It’s your body’s main stress hormone that, along with adrenalin, creates the fight-or-flight reaction...

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...

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...

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