Train Your Brain: Tips From The Pros
- By Holly Bennett
- Published Sep 17, 2012
Triathlon is arguably equal parts physical prowess and mental mettle. Train your brain to think like some of the top pros in our sport.
Ben Hoffman
I envision the race as a puzzle with many small pieces—that way it never seems overwhelming. When I pass 10 more miles on the bike or run to the next aid station, that is one more puzzle piece in place. I don’t think about the whole bike course or the whole marathon until I’m near the end. It’s not a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle during the race. Instead it’s: Where’s the next edge piece?
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