by Coach Tommy | May 6, 2020 | Psychology, Racing, Training
A long time ago, during the ‘80s, in a galaxy far, far away, I read a book titled The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. This book changed the way I managed my personal and professional life. I still use many of the concepts in that book. In...
by Coach Denise | Apr 17, 2020 | Personal Stories, Psychology
We only have so much motivation at our disposal. Some people have more of it than others and our motivation reserves rise and fall based on many factors, both internal and external. When we first start training, our motivation is often very high. Yet after a couple of...
by Coach Tommy | Feb 24, 2020 | Psychology
I am a huge believer in goals. I write them down. I tell them to everyone who will listen.I internalize them. I often think about them. I visualize myself accomplishing my goals. There’s a lot that goes into reaching goals. Finding the time to stick to your training...
by Coach Tommy | Feb 7, 2020 | Psychology, Racing, Training
I often ask myself “Why do you do what you do?” This is just my way of reminding myself why I get out of bed at 5 a.m. for swim practice, or run in the cold and dark after work, or head out on a long ride on Saturday. Understanding why I do what I do is my...
