“There IS a difference between trying and making that decision.”-Tyler McGill, 2012 Olympian USA Swim Team Tyler McGill post finals for 100 Fly Olympic Team, finishing 2nd to Michael Phelps. Tyler, “Just that I came here for a purpose and it didn’t matter who was next to me (regarding Michael Phelps being in the lane … Continue reading Make the Decision -Tyler McGill
Author: Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli
Dr. Petruzzelli is a clinical & sport psychologist, triathlete, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher and a certified perinatal mental health psychologist in Sacramento, California.
Chrissie Wellington’s book “Life Without Limits”: Taking a Page…
It’s funny because I had my blog and title, “Life With No Limits,” way before Chrissie’s book came out, but for some reason I can’t help but feel that it is more than a coincidence. I just finished reading her book and I would highly recommend it, as it was a magnificent read. It spoke … Continue reading Chrissie Wellington’s book “Life Without Limits”: Taking a Page…
I’m Only Human.
Great weekend of training, 3 weeks out from Vineman 70.3. On Saturday, Ken and I did morning masters workout that focused on a alternating between speed and distance pacing. Coach Stu has had us do a lot of that lately. I think of it as a Fartlek in the pool:) After our swim, we had … Continue reading I’m Only Human.
Inspiration- You will do this. You have been here before.
My head has been glued to the coverage of US Olympic Trials in everything. I feel that for the US this is the best of the best and inspiration at it’s finest.However, when I think about the pressure to perform at these events I can’t help but think of the other side of the coin- … Continue reading Inspiration- You will do this. You have been here before.
Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli, Psy.D., PMH-C 