Episode Details

Tap into your stores of untapped triathlon potential using endurancesports psychology. Carrie Cheadle explains how to build mental skills and toughness, and how to use these skills in various situations intraining and racing.     IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• The difference between mental skills and mental toughness
• How to build confidence
• The psychology of suffering
• Dealing with nerves and anxiety
• The power of smiling

    SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com     SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW for 15% off any products.     Triathlon Corner - The new online home of shopping the best triathlon products in the world to great prices. Ships worldwide, and you won't find better customer service anywhere. Brands include Garmin, Stages Power, Café du cycliste, Zipp, Mako, Zone3, Hoka One One to name a few.     LINKS AND RESOURCES:  

• Carrie's website
• On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance - Carrie's book
• Brain training and psychobiology of endurance performance with professor Samuele Marcora | EP#17 
• Psychology and the Central Governor Model with professor Tim Noakes | EP#43 
• 6 ways triathletes self-sabotage mentally with Dr. Patrick Cohn | EP#51 

RATE AND REVIEW:If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/     CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

SPONSORS: 

• Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event, and get 15% off your first 2026 order by using the code TTS2026 at checkout.
   
• Rouvy is hands down the most complete indoor cycling platform for triathletes. Among their thousands of beautiful bike courses from all around the world, all filmed in stunning quality, they have over 75 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race courses plus 20+ Challenge Family courses, so you can pre-ride your race from home. Real gradients, real visuals, and real feel! Head to rouvy.com and use the code TTS to get your first month free on top of a 7-day free trial.
   
• Effortless Swimming prod