TrainingPeaks CoachCast

Season 2, Ep. 15: The Athlete's Brain with Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson

Oct 20, 2020

47:27

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Brave Athlete, Calm the F Down and Rise to the Occasion

2min

The Journey of a Triathlete

3min

The Importance of Marriage Counseling in Sports Psychology

3min

The Three Brains of the Brain

6min

How to Switch to the Brain That's Better for the Moment

2min

The Importance of Self-Confidence in Athletic Identity

4min

The Alter Ego of Conor McGregor

5min

How to Be a Successful Racer

3min

10.

The Evolution of Attention and Concentration

6min

11.

The Importance of Channel Switching

3min

12.

How to Deal With Pain and Harden the F Up

2min

13.

The Importance of Being Present

2min

14.

How to Cope With Agitation and Resilience

3min

Lesley Paterson and Simon Marshall are a fascinating pair. With Lesley's personal experiences as a professional triathlete and coach, combined with Simon's sports psychology expertise, the two of them are able to provide deep insight into what makes an athlete's brain tick.

Listen as they delve into topics such as compartmentalizing focus while racing, assuming an 'alter racing ego' and their collaborative process on co-writing their book: "The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion."

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