Tri coach Jim Vance on why he wants you to have the right start line mindset for the best race day performance

Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast

My guest today is Jim Vance There are few individuals in the world with the teaching background, elite athlete experience, and coaching experience with elites, amateurs and juniors, as well as knowledge of training and a passion and understanding of tech. Jim has been the coach to US pro triathlete Ben Kanute for 8 years. He has also written 2 triathlon books (details of which you can find in the show notes) and is a consultant to several tech companies in the Multisport space including 80/20 Endurance and Velocity, a software programme for cycle coaching. Jim and I have a great chat about the rapid advancements in technology and their impact on triathlon coaching. We get into the weeds on the physical toll of triathlon racing for pro athletes, given the ever increasing intensity of the races especially when racing in extreme heat. Finally, and I think most importantly for you, the listener, we discussed the significance of personal harmony and relationships in achieving optimal athletic performance, and the crucial role of mental and physical preparation in triathlon. Topics include: 18:14 Athletes need to learn to trust themselves - "I care more about athlete mindset on the start line than I do about training." 28:25 On harmony in your relationships - "We've got to really enhance our world. That brings more stability to it, that reduces stress." 56:41 On how to get the best recovery and stress levels - "So what affects that recovery cycle? Home life, stress outside of it, nutrition, sleep, all those things probably come back again to relationships in your daily life." 1:17:35 On the power of showing vulnerability - "David Warden kept getting all these questions. And he kept saying, 'Well, I don't know the answer', and afterwards it became this crazy thing, where all these coaches just came up to him." To find out more about Jim please check out his Instagram page @coachjimvance The most popular blog post he ever wrote: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/10-things-endurance-athletes-need-to-stop-doing/ Other cool stuff: 80/20 Endurance Coach Certification and community, with Matt Fitzgerald Book recommendation for coaches, is a book called, "Motivational Interviewing in Sports", it's a game changer! Some of the coaches Jim mentioned have been podcast guests. You can find links to their work in the show notes for their respective episode: Bobby McGee Matt Pendola To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please visit her website at BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.

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