Mindset

A graphic that says perception problems with rate of perceived exertion
Perception Problems with RPE
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RPE refers to "rate of perceived exertion." It's a tool you can use to rate your workouts based on how hard they feel on a scale of 1-10.
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a female triathlete putting on her shoes to go for a brick run
Balancing Act: How to Fit Triathlon Training into Your Busy Life
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Do you struggle to find time to fit triathlon training in your busy life? You’re not alone. Here are a few simple strategies to maximize the time you have.
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An image of a girl with words surrounding her. The words we say to ourselves matter.
Our Words Matter: How Self Talk Can Improve Performance and Confidence
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The words we say to ourselves matter, more than you might think. But it's not just important WHAT we say, but also HOW we say it.
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Process Goals vs. Outcome Goals: Which is Best?
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It's great to set goals, but are you setting goals that you can actually achieve? There's a difference between a process goal and an outcome goal and one is much easier to achieve than the other.
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Give Your Goals a Makeover! 5 Tips For Setting Achievable Goals
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The difference between a dream and a goal is having a plan that will take you there. Not great at setting goals or sticking with resolutions? Try these 5 tips.
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5 Tips For the Perfect Off Season
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After being horribly sick for the past three days, and missing three workouts in a row (likely the most ever in my life), I’ve started thinking about what the perfect off-season looks like. And the truth is- I have no...
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The Cool Down
Triathlete Mindset: With Neal Palles
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With my job, I have the opportunity to chat with the coolest people: everyone from pro triathletes and elite trail runners to top coaches and age groupers. During these interviews, we first go over all the questions for whatever article...
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Triathlon is a Game of Coping With Distractions
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“The part of our brain that thinks and talks is not the same part of the brain that moves the body. With quiet, your brain has the full capacity to devote to propelling you forward and to finding the flow...
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How to Avoid the Trap of “What If…” Thinking
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During my swim workout this week, I had a “quality” swim set. 8 X 100. The goal was to swim 100 as fast as I could, and then maintain that pace for all the rest of the 100s. After my...
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Blood, Sweat, Tears… and Mental Toughness
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Triathlon is uniquely designed to test mental toughness. As athletes, we endure the physical demands of training. We push our bodies to the limits, achieve milestones, rehab through injuries, set new goals, and repeat. But focus rarely centers of the...
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