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The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Neil Edge
28 episodes
1 week ago
Send me a Text Message Episode Details I explain how understanding and training your autonomic system transforms how you approach effort, recovery, and race-day control. You’ll learn the physiological mechanisms behind performance control, and practical ways to measure and improve your system’s readiness using research-backed tools. What You’ll Learn How the autonomic nervous system fits within the central nervous system and acts as your internal performance regulator.The difference between t...
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Send me a Text Message Episode Details I explain how understanding and training your autonomic system transforms how you approach effort, recovery, and race-day control. You’ll learn the physiological mechanisms behind performance control, and practical ways to measure and improve your system’s readiness using research-backed tools. What You’ll Learn How the autonomic nervous system fits within the central nervous system and acts as your internal performance regulator.The difference between t...
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Sports
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/28)
The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
The Science of Control: How Your Autonomic Nervous System Shapes Performance
Send me a Text Message Episode Details I explain how understanding and training your autonomic system transforms how you approach effort, recovery, and race-day control. You’ll learn the physiological mechanisms behind performance control, and practical ways to measure and improve your system’s readiness using research-backed tools. What You’ll Learn How the autonomic nervous system fits within the central nervous system and acts as your internal performance regulator.The difference between t...
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1 week ago
11 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
3 Mental Tools Every Triathlete Should Use This Off-Season
Send me a Text Message Episode Summary Most triathletes use the off-season to rest their bodies. But the athletes who progress fastest use this time to strengthen the one system that decides how far, fast, and calm they can go, their mind. In this episode, I outline three practical, science-grounded tools to sharpen mental performance this off-season. Each one teaches your brain to handle effort more efficiently, stay present for longer, and build belief that actually holds under pressure. Wh...
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2 weeks ago
9 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
After the Finish Line: Building Mental Structure for the Off- or Pre-Season
Send me a Text Message Episode summary Most triathletes have wrapped up racing. Some call this the off-season, others the pre-season. Either way, this window quietly decides how stable, focused, and confident you’ll feel when training ramps back up. In this episode I outline a simple, science-grounded framework to rest, reset, and rebuild mentally, so you start your next build calm, clear, and ready. What you’ll learn Why the brain carries cognitive load after a long race bl...
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3 weeks ago
14 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Lessons from Kona: How to Stay Composed When Everything Goes Wrong
Send me a Text Message Welcome 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 set...
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4 weeks ago
11 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Rewire Your Self-Talk, Rewire Your Performance
Send me a Text Message Welcome 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,...
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7 months ago
8 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Pre-Race Nerves: How to Stay Calm & Focused on Race Day
Send me a Text Message Welcome 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 an...
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8 months ago
10 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
How to Prevent Panic in Open Water
Send me a Text Message Welcome 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 epis...
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11 months ago
20 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Mental Anchors: Your Secret Weapon
Send me a Text Message Welcome 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 neil@neiledge.com You are also welcome to take a look at my website which notes the programs that I take you as athletes through: htp...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Unlocking Your Mental Edge: A Proven Strategy to Power Through the Toughest Miles
Send me a Text Message Welcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast. In this episode, I talk about a mental tool to to help when in the 'hurt locker' during the latter stages of a race, so as to race faster. 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 neil@neiledge.com You are also welcome to take a look at my website which notes the programs that I take you as athletes through: h...
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1 year ago
7 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Mind Games: Extending your fatugue threshold
Send me a Text Message Welcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast. In this episode, I talk about a mental tool to increase your tolerance to fatigue during races, so as to race faster. 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 neil@neiledge.com You are also welcome to take a look at my website which notes the programs that I take you as athletes through: htps://www.neiledge.co...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
What to include in your mental race day plan
Send me a Text Message Welcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast. In this episode, I talk about what to include in our mental race day plan - pre - during - post. Key Highlights: Introduction to mental race day planningThe power of visualizationCreating your IF-THEN planBuilding a pre-race routineFocus techniques during a racePost race reflectionIf you have any questions about this episode or would like to chat about how we can work together, you are welcome to ...
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1 year ago
18 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Mastering your Race: The 'If-Then' Strategy for Triathlon Success
Send me a Text Message Welcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast. In this episode, I talk about a powerful strategy from cognitive-behavioral psychology that could revolutionize your approach to racing: the 'If-Then' planning technique. Key Highlights: Introducing the 'If-Then' Strategy: I talk about the 'If-Then' planning technique from cognitive-behavioral psychology and its transformative potential for triathletes. I simplify this strategic approach, sh...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Maximizing Performance: How Managing Cognitive Load Boosts Focus and Endurance
Send me a Text Message Welcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast. In this episode I will be talking about an important concept from Cognitive Psychology that is a game changer for you as athletes: cognitive load. Key Highlights: Understanding Cognitive Load: Discover what cognitive load is and why it's a game-changer for athletes across disciplines. We break down this complex psychological concept into easy-to-understand terms, highlighting its significance in b...
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1 year ago
10 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Tapering Your Mind: Mental Preparation Strategies for the Final Weeks Before Race Day
Send me a Text Message Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast. Today, I focus on a crucial but often overlooked aspect of triathlon preparation: Tapering Your Mind. As race day approaches, refining your mental approach is as vital as your physical taper. We'll uncover the significance of reducing cognitive load, utilizing visualization, and managing emotions leading up to race day. These strategies aim to sharpen you...
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1 year ago
17 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Recharge to Race: Unlocking Mental Recovery for Peak Triathlon Performance
Send me a Text Message Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast, I delve deep into the importance of mental recovery days for triathletes. Join me as Iexplore how taking intentional breaks from physical and mental training can significantly enhance your performance, resilience, and overall well-being. Key Points Discussed: The concept of mental recovery days in triathlon training.How mental rest contributes to improved performance and mental resi...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Interview With Pro Triathlete Lizzie Rayner
Send me a Text Message On this episode, I talk to Pro Triathlete Lizzie Rayner. We talk about; Her highs and lows in her first season as a proHow she pushes through those days when she is strugglingHow she gets back on track after a less than expected performance, albeit after a strong first season, she hasn't had manyLizzie is not only one of the newer Pros to watch next season but also very cool. Please do follow her journey on Social Media via the following links (disclaimer, she also ...
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1 year ago
31 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Overcome Your Fear Of Descending Fast
Send me a Text Message In this episode, I talk about how to overcome your fear of descending fast on your bike. Do you experience this or know of someone who does? If someone else, feel free to share this episode with them. Fear of descending is a common challenge and one that I get asked about a lot. There are many myths about how to prevent our fight, flight, or freeze response from triggering those feelings of fear that we experience. In this episode, I take you through the firs...
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1 year ago
16 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Mental preparation in your pre-season
Send me a Text Message In this episode, I talk about mental preparation in your pre-season. Many athletes plan to use this pre-season to overcome challenges such as. * Preventing panic in open water * Overcoming your fear of fast descents * Removing mental blocks and more As many of you know, I have helped a number of athletes overcome those challenges. Yet whilst overcoming those is important, we also need to look at the long term. You train for hours to improve your swim, bike, and run...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Sleep - Debunking myths and a Process to improve your sleep quality
Send me a Text Message In this episode, I talk about sleep. There are many myths around mental performance and a number of those focus on sleep. I debunk a couple of those and talk about a simple process that will ensure that you experience better quality sleep, If you have any questions about this episode or would like to discuss how we can work together, you are welcome to email me at neil@neiledge.com Feel free to also join my private Facebook group with 1400+ fellow triathletes. www....
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2 years ago
11 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
How NOT to get sick during taper week
Send me a Text Message On In this episode, I talk about how NOT to get sick during taper week. Many of you still have races on the calendar including those racing at Kona on the 14th of October. Many athletes get sick during taper week, which affects how you think and feel, having spent so much time training, for this to happen. I talk about why it happens and how to prevent it from happening. If you have any questions about this episode or would like to discuss how we can work together, ...
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2 years ago
9 minutes

The Triathlon Mental Performance Podcast
Send me a Text Message Episode Details I explain how understanding and training your autonomic system transforms how you approach effort, recovery, and race-day control. You’ll learn the physiological mechanisms behind performance control, and practical ways to measure and improve your system’s readiness using research-backed tools. What You’ll Learn How the autonomic nervous system fits within the central nervous system and acts as your internal performance regulator.The difference between t...