For those struggling with motivation and commitment a lovely little quote from the one and only Eliud Kipchoge:
“Self-discipline starts with you. It’s no other person. It starts with you. Start to examine yourself…Self discipline is doing what’s right instead of doing what you feel ...
“If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”…
Not just a motivational quote but also great in the context of #agegrouperlife…
Think about it; some people seem to be able to make time for the things they value (of which there may be many) and others ...
It’s one thing pushing hard when you are feeling good and all is going well… but, successful people find a way to push through and get it done regardless of what challenges they face.
So when training and life throws you challenges, embrace them and make it happen… it’s goo ...
Success as an age group triathlete:
Improvement in swim-bike-run performance whilst maintaining and improving in the following aspects of life:
– health – family – relationships – work
#agegrouperlife #context
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Coaches take note… it is not about you!
Great quote below but also a nice reminder about what Coaching is really all about.
For the betterment of our industry as a whole, but also to the benefit of athletes and ‘mentees’ everywhere there is a powerful message here.
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I am an advocate for morning training… especially for age groupers and especially for age groupers with busy lives. Why? Well, first thing in the morning provides the most certainty regarding allocation of time to train, which facilitates consistency, and importantly; sets up the body and m ...
Play The Long Game.
Do Not Rush.
Athletic Development Can And Will Take Time.
Focus On Self Improvement, Enjoyment And Education.
Be Your Best.
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One of my biggest tips for age group triathletes: train first thing in the morning…
Going a step further; if possible schedule your key sessions for the week in your available morning time slots
Why?
– we are (generally) well rested – exercise is a great sta ...
It is not about accumulating mindless hours…
It is about finding the hours available each week to train and using them to prepare to the best of your ability.
Some tips for doing this:
– commit to your over-arching goal, whatever that may be (ie. know your why!) ...
The most effective training programs are SUSTAINABLE.
They are built from a foundation of basic principles and they fit around life and hence, allow for consistency.
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