Mental Training

Ever hear of brain endurance training? Scientists say it just might be the key to unlocking next-level speed and endurance.

Just because you missed your time goal by a few seconds (or minutes…or even an hour) doesn’t mean your race was completely unsuccessful.

Gritting your teeth is not your only solution when race day gets hard. Utilize these effective techniques from psychology and neuroscience to make the experience less difficult.

When "good enough" starts to slow you down.

This bike workout, combining physical effort and mental mastery, helped six-time Ironman World Champion break through his limits and race strong all the way to the finish line.

If you're neglecting the proprioception part of the running equation, you're missing out on free speed. Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen shares drills to recruit the physical and mental muscles for better balance and a more powerful stride.

This week’s key workout is a big, bad bike ride, broken up into physically manageable pieces, but with specific sections for mental training. Do this, and you’ll be ready for any demons of doubt that a long event could throw at you.

Over the next nine weeks, join Ironman legend Mark Allen as he shares some of his key workouts and his specific mental recipes for success.

Developing a laser-like focus may be the missing link in your strength training regimen.

Athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and Lionel Sanders are pushing triathlon (and themselves) to new levels by breaking down pain barriers. How do they do it, and what can everyday triathletes learn from them? A neuroscientist explains.

Balancing work, training, and family can sometimes feel hard for triathletes. A sports psychologist gives us his expert insights on how to figure out the right combo for you.

Do these run workouts with an emphasis on strengthening your mental muscles to get faster.

If you've done a triathlon but don’t feel worthy of call yourself a triathlete, then you might be dealing with imposter syndrome. Learn the signs and what to do about it. 

Slumps can be physically and emotionally training. Here's how to get back on track.

How triathletes and coaches can identify, prevent, and overcome slumps.

When you stand on the start line, do you trust in your preparations?

Actively breathing as a way to trigger physiological and psychological responses can prepare you to perform your best.

Research shows how you address yourself in challenging situations affects your performance.

Perfecting a routine for pre-race and during transitions will help you move easily through them and be prepared to perform your best.

Start by practicing your mental routines in the gym, until you get them down. Here's how.

Feeling down after a big race is healthy and normal—as long as you manage it right.

By letting go of expectations and focusing on process, you can achieve more.

What works best for you before a race—aggressive, calm, or clear?

Don't be a victim to your emotions.

When you have a bad performance do you dwell too much on it?

Don't let frustration lead to anger lead to defeat.

Learning to recognize all our emotions can help us use them as tools.

What does it mean to be present in the moment—even when the moment is painful?

Use these tools to hone your focus so it helps—not hurts!—your performance.

Should you focus externally or internally? It depends on your personal focus style.

Your intensity is much like the thermostat maintaining the right temperature in your house.

You don't want to be too anxious or stressed—but you don't want to be too calm either.

Yes, finishing an Ironman can be amazing—but there are also downsides. Should you take it on?

Follow these ten “rules” to maximize your training’s effectiveness.

If you want to work on your habits around mental skills and stress, then work through the steps of the habit loop.

Our habits set us up for failure or success. Where did they come from? And how can we build better habits in 2021?

As you set goals for the new year, don't just make them S.M.A.R.T—make them S.M.A.R.T.E.R.

The real test of confidence is how you respond when things aren’t going your way.

What can we learn from top athletic comebacks? And how can you stage a comeback in your own life?

Uncertainty around the race calendar can wreak havoc with motivation—here's how to get going.

By using positive self-talk, you’ll be your own best ally.

Audit your quitting and use these strategies to quit quitting.

How to use mental imagery, breathing, and positive self-talk to get the most out of your triathlon efforts.

In the second edition of our new monthly mental training series, sports psychologist Jeff Troesch looks at the role triathlon can play in fighting depression.

This special sports psychology webinar for Active and Triathlete Pass members explores two mental tools that are essential for triathlon success: motivation and confidence.

How to cultivate consistency in life, training, and triathlon.

In this first part of our new monthly mental training column, sports psychologist Jeff Troesch gives tips on how to quiet your mind while running.

Mental preparation is as important as physical and technical training for triathletes to gain a competitive edge.

Take this simple assessment to measure your mental strengths and weaknesses related to your endurance sports participation.

Don’t make the mistake of neglecting the mental side of triathlon training.

Frustrated by lost training time caused by the COVID-19 crisis? Add mental imagery to your training toolbox and be better prepared for racing to resume.

Time trials and virtual races present unique challenges and require new psychological tactics. Here's how to mentally master them.