The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast

• Lessons from Kona: How to Stay Composed When Everything Goes Wrong

  Send me a Text MessageWelcome to another episode of The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.This weekend’s Ironman World Championships reminded us that even the strongest, most prepared athletes can face moments that test everything they’ve built. The heat, the wind, the current, no plan can fully prepare you for the unpredictable. But how you respond when the unexpected happens determines whether the day unravels or becomes one of growth.In this episode, I unpack how to process setbacks and build the mental structure to handle them before they happen. You’ll learn what happens in the brain when things go wrong, from the amygdala’s alarm to the prefrontal cortex going offline, and how to train your system to recover logic and composure under pressure. I’ll introduce the Prefrontal Pause, a simple physiological method to interrupt panic and bring clarity back online, along with the Bounce-Back Loop, a framework to turn emotional setbacks into learning and identity growth.We’ll explore:Why the brain’s first response to chaos isn’t logic, it’s protectionHow to train your physiological calm so you can think under stressThe Prefrontal Pause: the science-backed way to regain control mid-raceThe Bounce-Back Loop: how to process setbacks and rebuild strongerWhy true mental toughness means adaptability, not blind persistenceWhether you’re preparing for your first Ironman or racing for a Kona slot, this episode will help you build the resilience, structure, and awareness to stay deliberate when plans fall apart.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a teammate or coach who could benefit from training their mental response to adversity.If you’d like to connect, you can reach me directly at: 📩 [email protected] over 1,700 triathletes in my private Facebook group: 👉 www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindsetOr follow me on Instagram where I post daily mental performance tools and strategies: 👉 www.instagram.com/triathlon_mental_performance👉 If you would like to support the show (I'll be recording every Tuesday), please feel free to buy me a coffee via the following secure link: www.buymeacoffee.com/TriathlonMentalThanks for listening, and remember, mental toughness isn’t about avoiding struggle.It’s about staying calm, intelligent, and adaptable when it arrives.NeilSupport the show

  --------  

  11:46

  --------

  11:46
• Rewire Your Self-Talk, Rewire Your Performance

  Send me a Text MessageWelcome to another episode of The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.In this episode, I talk about the single most overlooked performance tool in your training and races,  the voice in your head.That voice can either get you through the tough moments, or drag you down before the real effort even begins. And most athletes? They’ve never actually trained it.I’ll explain what self-talk really is, why it matters, and how to start using it effectively, not as hype, but as a tool that directly shapes how you move, how you feel, and how you hold form under pressure.You’ll learn:What self-talk actually is and how it works under effortA simple 3-step framework to train your inner voiceReal-world examples of self-talk during key sessionsThe science behind why it helps you manage fatigue and execute under pressureThis episode is for any triathlete, whether you’re new to racing or already competing at a high level, who wants to build a more resilient mind and a more composed race day.Please feel free to share this episode with a friend or teammate who could benefit from training their self-talk more deliberately.If you have any questions or want to chat about how we can work together, you’re welcome to email me at: 📩 [email protected] can also join my private Facebook group with 1,700+ triathletes who are working on their mental performance: 👉 www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindsetOr follow me on Instagram where I post daily tools and strategies: 👉 www.instagram.com/triathlon_mental_performanceThanks for listening and keep doing the mental work.NeilSupport the show

  --------  

  8:27

  --------

  8:27
• Pre-Race Nerves: How to Stay Calm & Focused on Race Day

  Send me a Text MessageWelcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.In this episode, I talk about pre-race nerves and how to turn them into an advantage rather than something that holds you back.Please feel free to share this episode with a friend or teammate who experiences nerves before a race and wants to feel more in control on race day.This is one of the most common mental challenges that triathletes experience, and I’m known for helping athletes stay calm and mentally sharp heading into their race.If you have any questions about this episode or would like to chat about how we can work together, you are welcome to email me at [email protected] free to also join my private Facebook group with 1,700+ triathletes who are working on their mental performance.👉 www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindsetYou are also welcome to follow me on Instagram, where I post mental tools and strategies daily.👉 www.instagram.com/triathlon_mental_performanceHave a great day all.NeilSupport the show

  --------  

  10:37

  --------

  10:37
• How to Prevent Panic in Open Water

  Send me a Text MessageWelcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.In this episode, I talk about how to prevent panic in open water.Please also feel free to share this episode with a friend or teammate that experiences panic in open water and typically on race day.This is one of the most common challenges that Age Groupers experience and I'm known for taking you as athletes through a short program to prevent this.If you have any questions about this episode or would like to chat about how we can work together, you are welcome to email me at [email protected]'ve taken athletes through a 3 call program to completely prevent this from happening.I've also created a 1 hour video PowerPoint presentation, for those athletes who are not able to work with me for financially reasons (I appreciate how expensive this sport is hence creating this video PowerPoint.Click here to watch the free trailer video where I share details of what I talk about on the video PowerPoint.If you are enjoying the episodes, please consider buying me a virtual coffee by clicking here for the secure link, which will be much appreciated.Feel free to also join my private Facebook group with 1400+ fellow triathletes.www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindset.You are also welcome to follow me on Instagram were I post mental tools and strategies daily.www.instagram.com/triathlon_mental_performanceHave a great day all.NeilSupport the show

  --------  

  20:08

  --------

  20:08
• Mental Anchors: Your Secret Weapon

  Send me a Text MessageWelcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast.In this episode, I talk about a mental tool that will absolutely help to change the way you feel, during those tougher stages of a race.If you have any questions about this episode or would like to chat about how we can work together, you are welcome to email me at [email protected] are also welcome to take a look at my website which notes the programs that I take you as athletes through: htps://www.neiledge.comI also recently launched my second online program for those athletes that would like to work one to one with me but financially its a little challenging.The program is a Video PowerPoint version of my preventing panic in open water program.This will take you through the steps to ensure that you swim calmly and confidently on race day, without panic.You can learn more by clicking on the free trailer video hereIf you are enjoying the episodes, please consider buying me a virtual coffee by clicking here for the secure link, which will be much appreciated.Feel free to also join my private Facebook group with 1400+ fellow triathletes.www.facebook.com/groups/triathlonmindset.You are also welcome to follow me on Instagram were I post mental tools and strategies daily.www.instagram.com/triathlon_mental_performanceHave a great day all.NeilSupport the showSupport the show

  --------  

  11:11

  --------

  11:11

More Education podcasts

Trending Education podcasts

About The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast