Endurance Minded

Dealing with Sustained Efforts

Carrie Jackson Cheadle is a nationally acclaimed mental skills coach, consultant, author, podcast co-host, and so much more. We discuss the parallels between the injured athlete's experience and the current pandemic, how mental and physical fitness are closely linked, the components of hardiness, how to build a toolkit for resiliency, and how stepping back might be the best thing to do to move forward.

- To receive 30% off of Carrie's book Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries visit https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/rebound-9781472961433/

- Reach out to Carrie directly at www.carriecheadle.com and mention Endurance Minded to receive 15% off of your first mental training package. 

- For more resources on her work with injured athletes visit www.injuredathletesclub.com. Also, check out her podcast The Injured Athletes Club. 

- Visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com for more information on the topics discussed on Endurance Minded, or to speak with a coach.  

Bringing the Joy Back to Training

Alana Levin brings her passion and experience as a TEC coach and lifelong athlete to this conversation. Alana and Taylor cover a wide range of topics including the current COVID19 outbreak, what might happen to endurance events in the future, how joy is the most critical aspect of training, and how races just might be a crutch that when removed allow athletes to finally find their true athletic identity. 

Alana's insight and enthusiasm make for a great conversation that's filled with takeaways for athletes and non-athletes alike. 

For more information on everything discussed in this episode visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com

 

Minisode: Outcome, Performance, and Process Goals

Taylor takes a look at what sports psychologists define as the three types of goals. Outcome, performance, and process-based goals are all part of an athlete's journey. Now more than ever it's important to ensure that the process builds towards the desired performance and outcome. 

For more information visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com

 

Finding Motivation: Results and Process

Ben Rosario is the head coach for the Hoka One One NAZ Elite professional running team, who recently sent six athletes to the US Marathon Trials in Atlanta, GA. Aliphine Tuliamuk finished first overall in the women's race and secured an Olympic spot for the NAZ Elite team. 

Ben and Taylor discuss the Olympic Trails, how his team is dealing with unforeseen disruptions such as the Olympics being postponed, race cancelations, group training restrictions, and much more. While Olympic level athletes are the best in the world, they're still dealing with the same things many age-group athletes deal with. Ben is one of the best coaches in the world, and his insight and perspective help to shed light on what it means to be an athlete during these dynamic times.

 

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Visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com for more resources, or to schedule a free call with one of our coaches. 

Minisode: Navigating a Pandemic as an Athlete

It goes without saying that we're all in challenging times. Folks around the world are working hard to keep people safe and be socially responsible as we navigate the impact of COVID-19.

This episode focuses on what you can do as an athlete to continue to maintain focus, motivation, and drive as races are being canceled, gyms are closing, and group activities are postponed. 

Our identity as athletes runs much deeper than any singular race, or even one season. Listen to get some insight into how you can adapt. 

For more information on how athletes can respond to COVID-19, and other resources for at-home exercises visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com. 

Finding Sustainability

Lydia Tanner is a lifelong endurance athlete. She raced bikes growing up, and went on to race XC MTB at an international level as well as rack up two collegiate national titles. The path forward looked clear until she stopped racing due to overtraining, burnout, and an unhealthy relationship with the sport. 

Lydia sheds light on what's helped her find sustainability in endurance sports, and how a holistic approach to training and racing is the only way for her to stay committed and motivated season after season. 

For more information on these topics and more visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com.  

Minisode: How to Handle Missed Workouts

Now's the time of year when things are starting to ramp up for many athletes. Workouts are getting harder and longer, and with that can come added pressure. This self-imposed pressure can mean that when workouts are inevitably missed due to sickness, work, family, or other responsibilities athletes find themselves getting derailed. Taylor covers his top three tips for coping when things don't go as planned. 

1.) Nothing is made in one workout! Training is about consistency over time, not a few sessions. 

2.) Re-focus your mental and physical energy towards what's to come. Don't get bogged down on the missed workout(s). 

3.) If you're forced to take an extended break it may be time to re-tool. Set yourself up for success by adjusting expectations and goals, and re-entering training the right way. 

Turning Obstacles into Opportunities

Carrie Jackson Cheadle is a nationally acclaimed mental skills coach, consultant, author, podcast co-host, and so much more. We discuss how to find your identity as an athlete once you've experienced setbacks such as injury. She sheds some light on tools athletes can use to control their response to injury, and how that can set the tone for how you process setbacks. There are so many great takeaways for anyone who has ever experienced the highs and lows that accompany the pursuit of big goals. 

- To receive 30% off of Carrie's book Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries visit https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/rebound-9781472961433/

- Reach out to Carrie directly at www.carriecheadle.com and mention Endurance Minded to receive 15% off of your first mental training package. 

- For more resources on her work with injured athletes visit www.injuredathletesclub.com. Also, check out her podcast The Injured Athletes Club. 

- Visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com for more information on our all-inclusive training camp in April, as well as lots of great resources from all of our expert coaches. 

Minisode: Setting Goals the Right Way

In our second minisode Coach Taylor addresses one of the questions/concerns that many athletes deal with, "How to properly define your goals". While this sounds like a straightforward topic, it's one that many athletes have trouble carrying out. Taylor identifies three primary areas that are important to define in order to reach your goals. 

For more information check out www.thomasendurancecoaching.com. 

Your Shrinking Comfort Zone

Taylor and Warren Pole, co-founder of 33Fuel, ultramarathon runner, and Ironman triathlete discuss his transformation from smoking and drinking to competing in some of the most revered and challenging events in the world. Warren explains how he used his failures to push him even further in his journey as an athlete, and how pushing your comfort zone outward applies to both sport and life. We discuss how to use curiosity to drive progress. The act of pursuing the edge of your ability can unlock potential that you never knew you had. 

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Visit www.thomasendurancecoaching.com for all things endurance sports.