A Letter to the 15,000!
The ‘Letter to the 15000’ is now an online course and comes with ‘Career Route Primer’ course – perfect for those starting out on their…
Tag: Mindset
Stop to continue: Five essential steps to descending after a big competition
After a stonking weekend of sport, with so many events coming to a climax, it is worth remembering the importance of the lull after the…
The time for adaptation is over: World Cup blog
It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Joseph Campbell As the World Cup tournament swings from group…
Time, the hidden menace at big competitions and how to harness it
There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. Alfred Hitchcock There are 3 ways to slow down time. According to…
Quantity or Quality? Thoughts on medal targets, part one
“But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for…
Personal Progressive Overload
“Make the most of yourself….for that is all there is of you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Pick up a dumbbell, lift the weight up, repeat until…
CORE skills ain’t SOFT
In 1958, as NASA began it’s search for aerospace pilots, the job description listed the need for the following characteristics; · Male (how 1950s?) ·…
Tricky situations call for cups of tea and 2 am performance chats! GUEST BLOG by Andy Allford
“Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” Desmond Tutu Now, I’m generally a positive chap, able to see the positives in most situations. I’m also…
The science of winning – how Team GB became world leaders in elite performance – Castore Interview
This interview was conducted for Castore Sport, Premium Performance Sportswear The science of winning – how Team GB became world leaders in elite performance Dr…