#sports-psychology
Post-Race Blues: Why It Happens & What to Do About It
Post-race blues happen to even the best athletes. Understanding why it happens can help you mitigate or even prevent them ... Read Article
Phil White
Using the GES Model to Develop Mental Toughness in Sport
Self-control is just one piece of the psychology puzzle. Here’s what athletes should know to improve their mental toughness. Read Article
Justin Ross
Three Mental Blocks That Might Be Impacting Your Performance
Learn how to identify and address these three common thinking errors for better wellbeing and performance. Read Article
Lessons From Racing (and Not Racing) in 2021
As another year comes to a close and COVID continues to persist, we’re forced to reflect on races lost and ... Read Article
Andrew Simmons
Getting Faster Hurts
Achieving a new PR doesn’t mean that racing becomes easier. USAT Coach Mark Saroni explains why going faster hurts. Read Article
Mark Saroni
The Key to Workout Success
Set your body and your mind on the path to success with these encouraging workout tips. Read Article
Matt Fitzgerald
The Case for Slowing Down
Despite the frustrations of last year, 2020 gave us ample time to reflect upon our priorities as athletes. While you ... Read Article
Joe Hamilton
Setting Attainable Resolutions
If you already blew your New Year’s resolutions, it’s time to pick up the pen again. Here’s a fresh look ... Read Article
Steven Moody
Why Threshold Tests are Worth the Stress
Dreading test day? Here are four ways threshold tests can benefit athletes—and why you shouldn’t be afraid of them. Read Article
Maria Simone
10 Tips to Get Mentally Tough
Mental toughness is the difference between good athletes and great ones. Here's how to train your brain for success. Read Article
William Ritter
How to Spot and Address Exercise Addiction
The line between dedication and addiction can be a thin one, especially in endurance sports. Here's what to look out ... Read Article
Nick Busca
What Would the Masters of Psychology Say About Ultra Racing?
Here's how five key psychology frameworks might interpret ultra racing. Read Article
Tatjana Ivanova