You are what you eat…err, rather, you are what think
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” - Henry Ford (1863-1946) Remember the adage, “You are what you eat?” There is a corresponding adage: “You are what you think.” In other words, your thoughts influence your feelings, which influence your behavior. Think positively and you’ll have positive outcomes. Think negatively and the opposite holds true. One of the most consistent findings in sport psychology research is that confidence – a belief in one’s abilities – is a positive a predictor of performance. If you have...
Read MoreWhy Auto Bodyshop Management and the sport of triathlon are not all that different
What does successfully managing an autobody shop and success in the sport of triathlon have in common? Many things, as I found out this past week at the Masters School of Bodyshop Management in Galesburg, IL led by business management experts Dave Dunn and Natalie Kessler. I walked away with a note book full of ideas and parallels between managing a small business and being a triathlete. Let me share a couple of examples. “Everythings begins with your unchangeables,” Dave explained to our class. Unchangeables are the “absolute standards by which you have determined you...
Read MoreA Taste of Bittersweet after Ironman Coeur d’Alene
To me, the Ironman-distance is an ever changing puzzle waiting to be solved – 1,000 pieces scattered across the table that must be carefully and meticulously assembled over months and months of preparation for a single day of 140.6 miles of racing applied across different temperatures, terrains, wind conditions and scenery. Even after completing Ironman Coeur d’Alene as my 27th race at the distance, “I am still learning” (as Michelangelo once said). Sunday’s race leaves a bittersweet taste in my gut when I consider the time commitment, focus and expenses that I’ve invested in this...
Read MoreOn Trust and the Paradox of Performance
I have prepared my whole life for Ironman Coeur d'Alene on Sunday – a 140.6-mile odyssey of swimming, biking and running against the clock. I demand of myself nothing less than excellence, as I draw on 39 years of experience, learning and self-analysis. Paradoxically, what happens on race day means both everything and nothing. It means everything because a fast race as an age grouper opens up more doors of possibility such as another pro card, more sponsorships and more visibility as a coach. It means nothing because it’s the journey that I took to get here and how I finish...
Read MoreFeedback on an Athlete’s Ironman 70.3 Nutrition Plan
With triathlon season in full swing, I thought it would be helpful to review a sample triathlon nutrition plan. Race day nutrition becomes increasingly more and more important as race distance increases since the body has only a limited supply of carbohydrate stores. Plus, with hot and humid race temperatures, hydration is also critical. One of my clients, Bill Beyer of Beyer Project fame, shared with me his plan for Eagleman 70.3 last weekend. Below is what he did and my comments in yellow italics. Keep in mind that there’s no solution that will work 100% for every person. The...
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