Mental Training

Sometimes you have to get out of your head to get into your run.

Triathlon training might just be the ticket to staying mentally sharp as you age. Dr. Daya Grant explains how swim-bike-run workouts now could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia, and age-related cognitive decline in the future.

Former pro and current coach Tim Reed upends the conventional wisdom that a full-iron event requires you to suffer all day.

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. Use 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. 

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

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

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.

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.

Audit your quitting and use these strategies to quit quitting.

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.

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.

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