It is great to have big goals and to push yourself hard to reach them but it is important not to dwell on your shortcomings. As an athlete it pays to develop a selective memory. Learn from your mistakes, but remember the good stuff. It is easy to leave the pool frustrated that you didn’t [...]
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We’re back, but with somewhat limited internet access. We’re committed to keeping the daily tips going and adding some video tips as well. We appreciate your patience as we get settled down in California. This tip is about patience and about staying present. Do you find yourself rushing through your morning swim workout, to [...] I was looking at this picture the other night of the Ironman Coeur D’Alene start line. Heather is in the blue cap, front and center (Click to enlarge). That stance shows that she is thinking about one thing, and that is how quickly she’s going to get herself to the far turn buoy. You can [...] What is your underlying motivation for doing well in triathlon? Material aspects of competition, such as prizes, trophies, money? More immaterial, egocentric aspects of competitive events, such as recognition and respect from peers? Or how about the desire for self-development, and to challenge yourself? Sports psychology studies emphasize that athletes should be encouraged to improve performance using [...] We spend a lot of time worrying about run mileage, frequency, and intensity but your running form is equally important. A lot of us assume that the way we run is the way we run and that there is little we can do to improve our natural gaits. Wrong. Focusing on proprioceptive cues (being mindful [...] Visualizing your upcoming race, or even individual training sessions is an extremely important part of improving your personal performance. A lot of people make this part of their race week routine, but if you can make it part of your daily routine you’ll reap the rewards. We tend to visualize at two distinct times: 1) [...] Studying pictures is a great way to improve your own form. Find someone who does it well and compare your own photos or video. They don’t have to be triathlon specific. If you really want to improve in triathlon, it is important not only to have some vague goal of “doing well” in your next race, but to write down specifics. When what you want to acheive is written out in front of you it solidifies your desire. You don’t have to save this exercise for [...] Breathing is something that we all take for granted, but supplying our working muscles with oxygen, and removing waste products is a critical part of any athletic performance. While racing we can sometimes do silly, subconscious things with our breathing. Shallow breathing, often in time with the peddle stroke or run stride (especially comon when [...] The Triathlete’s Guide To Mental Training (Taylor and Schneider, 2005) and several other mental training resources, including “In Pursuit of Excellence” by Terry Orlick (2007) identify FOCUS as one of the key aspects of the sport, of any sport. Focus doesn’t mean concentrating on one single thing for a long time, especially impossible in an [...] |
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