Motivational Targets
The sun is only just beginning to suggest it might actually shine this summer but it’s already well into mid-season for a lot of athletes out there. For many, this years A-race may have come and gone already and fatigue or the post-racing lull can often begin to decrease motivation for the remainder of the … Continue reading
Racing goals: one bite at a time
Whether you’re an athlete, or whether you’re a coach, other coaches are always a great source of ideas, information and inspiration. Glenn Mills, one of the well known names of American swimming and coaching, has a saying he uses regularly which I borrowed recently to help explain the idea of training toward a goal to some … Continue reading
One season ends, another begins
With the Olympic extravaganza that was this summer and travelling down to London to be a part of it, it’s been far too long since my last post, but things are settling back down now so normal service has resumed and the regular posts will return! So as another eventful season draws to a … Continue reading
It’s the Process not the Outcome
Last weekends leg of the Aviva Diamond League Grand Prix Series in London saw the final chance for a competitive outing for most athletes, and a chance for an always welcome confidence boost ahead of this years Olympic games. Despite the torrid conditions, there was some fantastic racing on show. Team GB came good with … Continue reading
The Attitude to succeed
Not really a proper blog post this time, but this picture was just too good not to share – it says it all perfectly… Attitude counts – now mathematically proven. Take note!! Stay Positive. Coach K.
Start, Middle or End??
Recently our friends over at ForGoodnessShakes (@BringOnTomorrow) posted a tweet which posed a great question – which line do you prefer the most, the start line or the finish line? It made me stop and think for a moment, first about my own opinion, but then slightly longer about what a persons answer might say … Continue reading
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