PEAK PERFORMANCE IS NOW...
Research shows that the most successful endurance athletes are not only physically prepared, but have developed the right mental approach too. In this section, you’ll find psychological tools and strategies to help maximise your training efficiency and race performances.
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Endurance psychology, Endurance training, Recovery strategies, Training structure and planning
Andrew Sheaf explains why athletes seeking to improve their training programs and performance should make their overall health status a key priority in any training plan MORE
in Coping with emotions, Endurance psychology, Psychological aides
Professor Andy Lane explains the link between training in extreme environmental conditions and the development of mental toughness MORE
in Endurance psychology, High intensity training, Techniques
SPB looks at new research on endurance event pacing; is it really true that a freely-chosen pace works best? MORE
in Endurance injuries and health, Endurance psychology, Training structure and planning
Are there risks for early specialization in young athletes, and if so, is there a better developmental pathway? MORE
in Coping with emotions, Endurance psychology, Mental drills
Which psychological attributes separate true champions from those athletes that are merely ‘good’ and how can athletes leverage these for performance? MORE
in Endurance psychology, Mental drills, Psychological aides
Recent research suggests that athletes might be able to think themselves into becoming stronger. Andrew Hamilton explains MORE
in Coping with emotions, Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance psychology
What have been the most effective psychological coping strategies for elite athletes during the covid-19 pandemic and what can we learn from their experiences? SPB looks at new research MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Endurance injuries and health, Endurance psychology, Equipment, Training structure and planning
New research suggests that quite apart from the subjective discomfort, the performance cost of cloth mask use during exercise is considerable. SPB investigates MORE
in Coping with emotions, Endurance psychology
Professor Costas Karageorghis and David-Lee Priest explore the anxiety-performance relationship and how its management impacts sporting contests MORE
in Endurance psychology, Endurance training, Techniques
New research comparing even and variable pacing on time-trial performance has come up with some surprising results MORE
The latest triathlon research and best practice findings, covering improving technique, strength and conditioning, and endurance nutrition
The latest findings from running science with practical advice showing you how you can run further and faster whilst staying in peak health
