Mental Preparation Articles & Videos
Three Pre-Race Fueling Mistakes You Must Avoid
During your race do you find yourself hitting the port-a-potty? Athletes often think it’s something they’ve done during the race that results in these issues, however, many times triathletes will unknowingly sabotage their race before it even starts by making these common pre-race fueling mistakes.
Vintage Dave: The Importance of Sun Protection While Training and Racing
This is a shot in Nice in 1982 or 1983, I do not recall. Helmets were not required during the race, and I certainly was not concerned about protecting my skin. With lifeguarding for years [...]
Perfecting Your Swimming Head Position
Perfecting your head position in the water can help improve your overall form and speed. Watch these tips to dial in the correct position for a faster, more efficient swim stroke. https://vimeo.com/314390547
Mental Strategies for Staying Present on the Bike
The bike leg of a triathlon can be overwhelming for many of athletes. You may start out with a plan and are feeling great but a few miles in you'll feel stale setting a negative [...]
Is There A Place for Alcohol in Triathlon?
Watch my thoughts on alcohol and triathlon training and racing: https://vimeo.com/314330830
Ask The Man: Help! I Have Achilles Tendonitis from Cycling
I am a 31-year-old road cyclist that rides about 5,000 miles a year. Unfortunately, I have never taken stretching seriously and also realized and my lack of stretching was also compounded by some new shoes with improper cleat placement. After some long, hard rides I've developed some bad Achilles tendinitis in my left leg. I am training for a trip to the dolomites end of June and trying to understand the balance of rest versus training. Do you have any suggestions?
The Best Warm Up Swim Drill You Aren’t Doing
Most triathletes will hop in the pool and swim a short warm-up of freestyle before starting into a main set. However there’s a much better way to get started and also cool down with your [...]
Sore Neck Cycling? Check Your Body Alignment
Often I hear cyclists complain about having a sore neck while riding. Having a sore neck or tight upper trapezius muscles will not only make you uncomfortable for long rides but also limit your power [...]
Swimming Faster: My Tips for Achieving a High-Elbow Swim Stroke
Looking to swim faster? Practicing a high-elbow set is a great way to achieve a better swim stroke. Use these easy tips of what I like to call my "Four Eyeballs of Form in Swimming" [...]