I attended a meeting a couple of years ago where we spent two days discussing how to apply science and technology to lead to improved athletic performance. This meeting highlighted the vast array of tools that are currently available to collect and analyze data. But the meeting also stressed the …
The original version of this article was published on my first website, gojoeco.com in 2006. It summarized my thoughts on ‘necessary elements of successful Ironman training.’ I thought the since a high percentage of us are training for a longer race this fall, it would be appropriate to resurrect this article. I modified …
You followed the plan. You are fit. Race week is here. Now you have to survive the days leading up to the race! Race week (the week leading up to your ‘big race’ is often full of tension, anxiety, restlessness, doubt, excitement, nervousness, and anticipation. These positive and negative feelings can deeply …
When we do a triathlon, we step out of our comfort zone and push the boundaries of what we previously thought possible. This journey often leads to experiences that most people won’t ever have. However, the journey takes great mental toughness and a vital sporting attribute that some say you …
So you have already done a triathlon, or maybe you haven’t done one yet, but you have watched one. Either way, your goal is not just to finish; you want to go as fast as you can. What do you do?
Maximally work the aerobic and anaerobic systems and turn on the fat-burning furnace in four minutes What if I told you that you could get similar endurance gains as a 2+ hour session in less than 20 minutes? Too good to be true? Read on…
The post below was written in 2007, my last year racing as a professional triathlete. Identifying what IS and IS NOT in your control is powerful. This pertains to sport and life…
I watch with enthusiasm as our TEAM ECo athletes swim, bike, and run in events around the world. I also watch with a sense of nostalgia as I remember when I once walked the path they currently walk. Below I reflect on the feels of racing… then and now.
At some point in the athletic journey, you need to differentiate and specify. You can only realize your potential when you dial in on the path that will take you there. This principle is true at the most basic level of human life.
The last couple of weeks, I have been focused on focusing! I’ve spent quite a bit of time reflecting on my most successful, productive years. It is clear to me that one of my assets was that I had razor-sharp focus on the things that mattered. 2018 is shaping up to be a …
