Have you ever had those days where you're mentally exhausted and don't want to do the task you're currently doing? That's how I felt about my first official swim training for triathlon season yesterday? In this episode, we'll discuss Reminding yourself why you're here Associating the behavior with the result Finding a way to love what you do always

This weekend, my brother and I Completed the Hoka One Rocky 50, 50 Mile Trail Run race.  Through 6.5 months of training and 13 hours and 49 mins of racing, I learned a lot. In this episode, we'll discuss: You just have to be great for one day Game planning for Success The role of Teams Why Halfway isn't halfway Why the medal doesn't matter

You're close to the day of a major event, you're excited, nervous, and ready to get going.  How do you handle the day before so that you can perform at your best? In this episode, we'll discuss: Trusting your Preparation Disconnecting Turning Off Your Mind Visualizing the End game Attacking

It's officially race week for me.  I'm reminded of how important focus is on the week of a major event.  How do we enhance that focus so that we can perform our best? In this episode, we'll discuss: Doing the prep work early How to eliminate distractions The power of Mantras The golden rule of progress

How many times have you told yourself, "let me think about it," "let me wait til it's perfect," or worried yourself sick trying to make a decision.  What were you really doing? OVERTHINKING. In this episode, we'll discuss: The misconception of perfectionism The myth of thought Why you should do it now How to simplify decisions

In preparation for the upcoming 50 mile race, I had not yet ran at night on a trail.  To test out my new headlamp, I did a night run...and thankfully survived.  As always, there are lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you shouldn't take good people for granted Contingency Planning How to Adapt Finding light in the darkness

After getting lost in the woods on a trail, I learned how synonymous getting lost In the woods is to getting lost in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why Your Mind Plays Tricks Why Adrenaline Isn't your friend Appreciating the differences in people The beauty of getting lost

After complaining about a long trail run I had scheduled as part of my 50 mile race training, a buddy of Mine Brian Breen, reminded me that I GET TO run.  That small perspective shift changed My run and how I attack my goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the "have to's" in life Reestablishing the thrill of goal chasing Dusting off the stress Finding fulfillment through perspective

"Now think about everything that could go wrong" our coach told us.  At first, I thought, "Isn't that a negative way of thinking?" But I found out, contingency planning is the most positive thing you can do when thinking about a new goal. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you should plan for the worst Putting bumpers on negative thoughts Controlling the controllables Winning the mental battle Preparing for what you can't prepare for