In this week's episode, we dive deep with a master in the sport psychology space. Dr. Justin Ross is a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified cycling and running coach who specializes in health, wellness, and human performance. He shares his expertise on a ton of topics that will help you unlock the next level of performance in training and racing, including activating mindfulness as an athlete, myths about mental training, building self-efficacy, setting goals, mental skills for before, during, and after races, the power of self-talk and mantras, fear and anxiety in races, optimism, and so much more. This one is a game-changer!
Special Offer from Dr Justin Ross to The Endurance Drive community:
You dedicate hours to training your body, improving your endurance, and increasing strength. You obsess over gear choices and take steps to be as dialed in as possible. You optimize nutrition and recovery. Yet, despite your dedication you may be neglecting one of the most important aspects of being an athlete: Your Mind.
This 3 session program is designed to educate you on evidence-based practices for optimizing your mental game. Each session will include lessons and guided practice for your weekly training. The course builds from base-building strategies to race day execution strategies (including understanding and managing the Taper Tantrums). There will be plenty of opportunities for team based discussion and to ask your individual questions. If you want to take your training to the next level, this program is for you.
This 3 part coaching program is specific only for The Endurance Drive athletes and coaching staff (no other teams or athletes will be invited to our series). All sessions will be recorded and sent to registered participants. Session dates and times are as follows:
Tuesday, May 7, 7pm EST
Tuesday, June 4, 7pm EST
Tuesday, July 2, 7pm EST
Resources we mentioned in Coaching & Training Insights:
Alia Crum’s research on mindset
Garmin’s Guided Lactate Threshold Test
Bravey by Alexi Pappas - rule of thirds