How do you prepare for audacious events or challenges? All the athletes I’ve worked with have approached this differently from minimally to overly obsessed. Neither is ideal, but those that get it right approach it similar to Goldilocks and the 3 bears to find the one that’s just right! Big events require more preparation but… Keep Rollin
Define Your Win
Winning. Pretty simple concept right? Reese Bobby from Talladega Nights stated it pretty cut and dry, “If you ain’t 1st; you’re last!” True in the absolute sense, but also very far from it. Not to say you should bring up all your situational things to discredit what you’re capable of by any means;… Keep Rollin
Eyes up – 10 Tools for Moving Forward
The physical aspect of sport is a huge component but as I’ve written in the National Champion Mindset Part 1 & Part 2, there is a huge mental aspect in play as well. Often the physical gets so much attention that the mind is left to fend for itself. Sure if you’re body is ready… Keep Rollin
The Process – National Champion Mindset Part 2
“Hey wait a minute, we’ve Strava stalked you from every angle and there was nothing leading on that you were prepping for Nats, let alone a winning performance!” This was my favorite quote after the outcome. Why? For many reasons; because 1) it was partly true, 2) it’s funny, 3) it’s exemplifies my mindset around… Keep Rollin
Choose Winning – National Champion Mindset Part 1
Winning. It’s a mindset and it’s not something that exists in everyone, but can be cultivated. Last week was a special week and you may be thinking because of winning the USA Cycling Marathon National Championship. Well yes, but not the reason I’m referencing. It was special because the experience of trip as… Keep Rollin