In this instructive episode of the Tri This Podcast, Dr. Kristin Lauritzen takes a deep dive into what it truly means to get over the humps in endurance sports. Whether you're a triathlete struggling through a mid-season plateau, navigating fatigue, fighting self-doubt, or trying to stay consistent when motivation dips, this conversation offers the mindset tools, practical strategies, and scientific insights you need. Dr. Lauritzen shares how athletes can recognize mental and physical sticking points, build resilience during tough training cycles, and create sustainable habits that lead to breakthroughs. Packed with actionable advice and performance-focused tips, this episode helps you understand how to stay committed when training gets hard, how to overcome obstacles in triathlon and endurance sports, and how to shift your mindset to keep progressing toward your goals. Perfect for athletes of all levels, this episode brings clarity, confidence, and support when you need it most.
Challenges with training face every athlete. We are not always going to have the motivation to train. When the last thing we want to do is train that day or endure the weather, what are some easy tools we can use to make sure we get our training done? We know that it's okay to miss a day here and there, but when we miss two or more consecutive days we solidify a habit or pattern in our nervous system that makes it harder and harder to get back into training. Hopefully the tips in this episode will help you in those moments when training feels the hardest.
Keywords: getting over the humps, triathlon mindset, athlete motivation, overcoming training plateaus, endurance sports tips, mental resilience for triathletes, Dr. Kristin Lauritzen, Tri This podcast, consistency in training, triathlon performance, athlete breakthroughs, overcoming obstacles in sport, sports psychology, triathlon coaching, training mindset shifts
Recorded: February 143, 2022
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