Source: Paige Dunn
Once reserved for monastery-clad monks, the 5,000-year old practice of meditation has become mainstream as a way to improve performance and cope with modern-day stresses. Read Why Work With a Sport Psychology Consultant?
Source: Paige Dunn
An Ironman athlete herself, Paige Dunn joins us as a featured contributor. She counsels and educates athletes on the mental component of athletic experience through her private practice, and now shares some of her expertise with Trifuel. This first installment is an overview of what a sports phychologist does, and how you may find it beneficial. Read What Do You Meditate On?
Source: LifeSport
When you are out training, it is empowering to start becoming aware of your though patterns. Obviously the way we think and the things we focus on in practice become habitual over time...
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Building CharacterSource: Patrick McCrann
Athletes are always searching for the "key" to iron-distance training and racing. Magazines flaunt sure-fire plans and training partners try to convince you of the merits of a special workout. But just like all those... Read Your Inner Coach - How to Handle Negative Thoughts
Source: Randy Bernard
I know what you are thinking, "Why should I read an article about handling negative thoughts?" You would probably prefer some tips on the latest "run-till-you-puke" mile repeat track workout or possibly a "swim-till-you're-dizzy" pool... Read Mental Toughness is for Wimps
Source: Brad Kearns
It seems that most triathletes think the key to success is to follow a consistent training schedule, have the best equipment and develop the mystical �mental toughness� skills... Read Did You Make The Grade?
Source: Craig Kain, Ph.D.
As autumn arrives and triathlon season draws to a close, it�s the perfect time for a review. Looking back at the training you put-in and the triathlons you raced, how did you do? Read Building Concentration Skills for Racing
Source: Lynda Wallenfels
Concentration is paying attention to the right things at the right time. Along with physical skills, strong mental skills are an essential for peak performance. It is the mind that often holds us back. In... Read Why We Don�t Quit
Source: Craig Kain, Ph.D.
When non-triathletes hear I was knocked-off my bicycle racing downhill on a recent long training ride, they give predictable responses: �Should you be pushing so hard?�... Read Managing Pre-Race Anxiety
Source: Craig Kain, Ph.D.
Pre-race jitters. Almost every competitive athlete experiences them. The jitters affect our ability to get a good night�s rest the night before a race, to eat the morning of a race... Read Inner Coach or Critic: Part II
Source: Craig Kain, Ph.D.
In part two of, Inner Coach or Critic?, Dr. Kain explores the remaining four typical ways the Inner Critic surfaces: polarized thinking, overgeneralization, mind-reading and magnifying. Additionally he covers some principles to Positive Self-Talk. Read Mental Skills - A Winners Mentality
Source: Matt Russ
To win at any sport takes a combination of natural ability and mental skills.� Both of these attributes must be developed and honed.� You may or may not be capable of winning at your sport;... Read Inner Coach or Critic?
Source: Craig Kain, Ph.D.
While training or competing we often carry on conversations with ourselves. This dialog may be positive, where we coach ourselves by recognizing how great we�re doing... Read Mental Skills- Adapt and Overcome
Source: Matt Russ
We have all heard the phrase �adapt and overcome� but when faced with a situation that challenges us it takes skill, practice, and discipline to implement this strategy.� To adapt requires flexibility; to overcome- resolve.�... Read Perfectionism and Procrastination
Source: Craig Kain, Ph.D.
As we enter into a new race season filled with possibilities, it�s important to recognize the role perfectionism plays in our athletic ability. Read Mental Focus for the Ironman
Source: Rich Strauss
After my Kona race, a client asked me about the mental focus required for a successful race. I went through Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in January through March, 1996. It was the coldest winter... Read Mental Techniques for Peak Performance
Source: Brad Kearns
Many a great athlete has spoken about peak performance being a state of mind as well as a physical state. One need only look at the phenomenon of �choking� to see how important mental fitness... Read 3 Tips for Peak Performance and a Healthy, Balanced Lifestyle
Source: Brad Kearns
Before we even consider a course of action to pursue fitness and health, we must understand that the modern world is out of balance with too much stress, unhealthy diet&exercise practices, obsessive/compulsive behavior, materialism/consumerism. We... Read Ironman Pre-Race Talk
Source: Rich Strauss
Here are some key thoughts and guidelines for racing an Ironman as taken from Rich Strauss and his pre-race talks prior to IMNA races. Read Connect Mind and Body to Prevent Overtraining
Source: Brad Kearns
The most common and most costly mistake made by casual and serious exercisers alike is habitual overtraining, which results in a decline in health, fitness and motivation levels. Exercise is a form of physical stress... Read Z-ERO Thinking
Source: Eric Orton
You have all heard about athletes being �in the zone�. And some of you may at one point in time experienced the zone. And even more of you have not experienced the zone or are... Read Mental Skills for Training and Racing
Source: Matt Russ
Being physically gifted is only one attribute of a successful athlete. There are many others that are not so easily quantified such as drive, ambition, determination, and the ability to focus mentally through adversity. These... Read Get Into 'The Zone'
Source: Triathlon Psychology.com
One of the most powerful terms used in world sport for decades is the mental state called 'the zone'. This is the mental state which produces super-human performances, amazing times and winning streaks. Any triathlete... Read The Power Of Your Pre-Triathlon Thoughts
Source: Triathlon Psychology.com
What thoughts and emotions go through your mind in the 10 minutes before an event begins? This question may be crucial to your triathlon results. It seems that the more science discovers about the human... Read The 5 Major Beliefs Of Triathlon Success
Source: Triathlon Psychology.com
What you believe is more important than anything when you are about to begin a triathlon. Of course, thoughts are important, but your beliefs will actually determine your results. So I have come up with... Read Does Your Coach Incorporate Sports Psychology Into Your Training Program?
Source: Solar Tri
Meters away from the finish line of your "A" race, and another age grouper passes you to beat you out for the top spot. How did that happen? You've trained harder and been more diligent... Read