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This podcast is for you if you are a Triathlete that is interested in learning about tools and strategies to overcome challenges and to utilize the power of your mind to race faster.
I'm an experienced Triathlon Mental Performance Coach working with both Age Groupers and Pros.
Episodes will cover the following and more.
- How to improve your mental toughness
- Removing the possibility of panic attacks in open water
- Removing the fear of fast descents on your bike -
- Removing mental blocks to improve your race times
- Completely remove performance anxiety (you don't have to just cope with it)
- 4 weeks to race day - Strategies to arrive at your a-race feeling calm and confident, with race day mental strategies
I will also talk about specific tools that you can use to ensure that you race faster.
If you would like to learn more, you are welcome to join my Facebook group with 1100+ fellow Triathletes.
I share daily tips there about the above and more and so please click the following link to join.
www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindset
I'm also happy to answer any questions that you have about triathlon mindset and so you are welcome to contact me.
Have a great day.
Neil
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Send me a Text MessageWelcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.In this episode, I talk about what to include in our mental race day plan - pre - during - post.Key Highlights:Introduction to mental race day planningThe power of visualizationCreating your IF-THEN planBuilding a pre-race routineFocus techniques during a racePost race reflectionIf you have any questions about this episode or would like to chat about how we can work together, you are welcome to email ...
Send me a Text MessageWelcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.In this episode, I talk about a powerful strategy from cognitive-behavioral psychology that could revolutionize your approach to racing: the 'If-Then' planning technique.Key Highlights:Introducing the 'If-Then' Strategy: I talk about the 'If-Then' planning technique from cognitive-behavioral psychology and its transformative potential for triathletes. I simplify this strategic approach, showing ...
Send me a Text MessageWelcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.In this episode I will be talking about an important concept from Cognitive Psychology that is a game changer for you as athletes: cognitive load.Key Highlights:Understanding Cognitive Load: Discover what cognitive load is and why it's a game-changer for athletes across disciplines. We break down this complex psychological concept into easy-to-understand terms, highlighting its significance in both tr...
Send me a Text MessageEpisode Summary:Welcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast. Today, I focus on a crucial but often overlooked aspect of triathlon preparation: Tapering Your Mind. As race day approaches, refining your mental approach is as vital as your physical taper. We'll uncover the significance of reducing cognitive load, utilizing visualization, and managing emotions leading up to race day. These strategies aim to sharpen your mental e...
Send me a Text MessageEpisode Summary:In this insightful episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast, I delve deep into the importance of mental recovery days for triathletes. Join me as Iexplore how taking intentional breaks from physical and mental training can significantly enhance your performance, resilience, and overall well-being.Key Points Discussed:The concept of mental recovery days in triathlon training.How mental rest contributes to improved performance and mental resilien...
Send me a Text MessageOn this episode, I talk to Pro Triathlete Lizzie Rayner.We talk about;Her highs and lows in her first season as a proHow she pushes through those days when she is strugglingHow she gets back on track after a less than expected performance, albeit after a strong first season, she hasn't had manyLizzie is not only one of the newer Pros to watch next season but also very cool.Please do follow her journey on Social Media via the following links (disclaimer, she also has a ne...
Send me a Text MessageIn this episode, I talk about how to overcome your fear of descending fast on your bike.Do you experience this or know of someone who does?If someone else, feel free to share this episode with them.Fear of descending is a common challenge and one that I get asked about a lot.There are many myths about how to prevent our fight, flight, or freeze response from triggering those feelings of fear that we experience.In this episode, I take you through the first part of t...
Send me a Text MessageIn this episode, I talk about mental preparation in your pre-season.Many athletes plan to use this pre-season to overcome challenges such as.* Preventing panic in open water* Overcoming your fear of fast descents* Removing mental blocks and moreAs many of you know, I have helped a number of athletes overcome those challenges.Yet whilst overcoming those is important, we also need to look at the long term.You train for hours to improve your swim, bike, and run times and ye...
Send me a Text MessageIn this episode, I talk about sleep.There are many myths around mental performance and a number of those focus on sleep.I debunk a couple of those and talk about a simple process that will ensure that you experience better quality sleep,If you have any questions about this episode or would like to discuss how we can work together, you are welcome to email me at neil@neiledge.comFeel free to also join my private Facebook group with 1400+ fellow triathletes.www.facebook.co...
Send me a Text MessageOn In this episode, I talk about how NOT to get sick during taper week.Many of you still have races on the calendar including those racing at Kona on the 14th of October.Many athletes get sick during taper week, which affects how you think and feel, having spent so much time training, for this to happen.I talk about why it happens and how to prevent it from happening.If you have any questions about this episode or would like to discuss how we can work together, you are w...
Send me a Text MessageIn this episode, I talk about Heart Rate Variability.Why it's important to measure it and how too.I also talk briefly about why the HRV data on your watch is not accurate and what to use instead.If you have any questions about this episode or would like me to help you interpret the data, you are welcome to email me at neil@neiledge.comFeel free to also join my private Facebook group with 1100+ fellow triathletes.www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindset.You are also welco...
Send me a Text MessageOn this episode I talk about how to prevent panic in open waterAs a Triathlon Mental Performance Coach, this is the most common question that I'm asked, as panic in open water on race day is very common.There are also a lot of myths in Facebook groups about how to remove it.I have identified the reason why our fight/flight/freeze response is triggered and how to prevent it from happening.The end result is that you will feel calm leading into race day and whilst swimming....
Send me a Text MessageOn this episode I talk about Mental BlocksHave you ever struggled to break 2/100 or 2.30 in the pool in your training swims.Or increase your FTP on Zwift past a certain number, hitting the same each time or a particular run speed?The cause will often be due to a mental blockOn this episode, I talk about what they are and 2 key elements to remove those blocks.I also note details of a 4 week program that I take athletes through to break through those blocks.You are welcome...
Send me a Text MessageOn this episode I talk about Performance Anxiety.Athletes often confuse both Performance Anxiety, which is categorised as Social Anxiety Disorder and pre-race nerves.On this episode, I discuss the difference, whilst dispelling an important myth.I also talk about one of the key elements in removing performance anxiety.If you have any questions about this episode, feel free to email me at neil@neiledge.comYou are also welcome to email me to discuss my 12-16 week program to...
Send me a Text MessageIn this episode, I talk about how to avoid setbacks in terms of a less-than-expected performance on race day.For many athletes, the mental challenge when not achieving a particular time on race day can be significant.I have many athletes on my overcoming setbacks program that are experiencing these very challenges.Whilst great for business, from a humane perspective, I wish they had taken the advice that I talk about in this episode.If you have any questions about this e...
Send me a Text MessageIn this episode, I talk about mental toughness and why becoming mentally tougher is important to you as triathletes.I also talk about why attempting to switch your focus when in the hurt locker as a coping strategy actually has a negative effect.Along with a key focus, on improving your mental toughness.This is a particular element of mental performance that is important to me and my athletes and so will be recording more episodes about this, with other tools and strateg...
Send me a Text MessageStress in the lead-up to race day can and often does have a negative impact on your race.In this episode, I talk about how to manage your stress levels.I also talk about an important tool that you can use to measure it correctly which revolves around understanding your central nervous system.If you have any questions about this episode, please feel free to contact me via my email address, which I note below.neil@neiledge.comIf you are not already in my private Facebook g...
Send me a Text MessageHi everyone,Welcome to the trailer for my new triathlon mental performance podcast, which will be released every Monday.In this trailer, I outline the topics that I will be talking about every Monday.As an experienced Triathlon Mental Performance Coach, you will hear mental tools and strategies that I note in the trailer, to both help you to overcome challenges and also to race faster.Please click the follow button when you access the show on your favorite podcast platfo...
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