Wrestler and rockstar Chris Jericho exemplifying that pre-performance nerves can be a good thing.
ENDURANCE SPORTS
Science of Ultra podcast featuring me and Sam Marcora on the role of psychological factors in endurance sports.
Why I believe Olympic endurance events are won in the mind.
An excellent piece on triathlete Gwen Jorgensen highlighting preparation for Olympic triathlon competition.
An insightful article on Mara Abbott, highlighting eating disorders and sources of stress encountered at the elite level in women's road cycling.
Running a marathon? It's all in the mind.
GOAL SETTING
This short article by James Hewitt provides a short, interesting summary of why it is important to set the right kinds of goals for sport and other performance contexts. There a few practical suggestions too. Implementation intentions can be used to break habits and are increasingly incorporated into goal-setting interventions.
MUSIC
What does Michael Phelps listen to before he competes?
OLYMPIC ATHLETES
An excellent piece by Dr David Fletcher on the psychology of Olympic competition.
Mental strategies Olympic athletes use to perform under pressure.
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