Performance Intelligence Bite Size: How This Ironman Trains His Mind to Win (and How You Can Too) | Ali Day
Nov 30, 2025
Ali Day, a renowned Ironman triathlete, dives into the power of mental resilience and visualization in this captivating discussion. He shares how he began working with a sports psychologist to sharpen his mindset early in his career. Ali recounts pivotal moments where imagery guided him to victory, like vividly visualizing his first Ironman win. He reveals his unique pre-race techniques, including calming breathing exercises that replaced high-energy routines. Through proactive mental skills, he highlights how athletes can gain a competitive edge.
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Long-Term Psychologist Partnership
- Ali Day began seeing sports psychologist Lisa around 2012 and kept working with her across his career for mental skills and support.
- Their relationship evolved from performance work into a long-term professional and personal support system.
Neutral Perspective Reveals Self-Talk
- Working with a neutral professional creates space to examine belief systems and self-talk clearly.
- That external perspective can reveal strengths and weaknesses athletes miss alone.
Use Short Cue Words To Refocus
- Use short cue words during competition to regain focus on process over outcomes.
- Practice those cues in training so they come automatically under pressure.
