Motivation: How to Build, Sustain, and Restore Motivation for Cycling Training

Topics covered in this episode:

• Where does motivation come from
• Self determination theory
• Spectrum of motivation (amotivation, extrinsic, intrinsic)
• Harmonious passion and obsessive passion
• Intro to Motivation flexibility

Links mentioned:

• Self Determination Theory: (SDT)
  • https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/
• Understanding Motivation & Performance:
  • https://www.fasttalklabs.com/coaching/understanding-motivation-and-how-it-affects-performance/
• Book: Why We Do What We Do by Ed Deci
  • https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-What-Understanding-Self-Motivation/dp/B07XQ98NF8/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=580628312862&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008053&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15189107440365053728&hvtargid=kwd-5341150214&hydadcr=15525_13517362&keywords=why+we+do+what+we+do+deci&qid=1691334180&sr=8-1
• What is Motivation:
  • https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-motivation/

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Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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