The day we got to Texas and arrived at athlete check-in I posted this: “Yeay back in #Ironman land! Representin @trimarni and @wattieink ! So excited for this whole experience, but more than that I am truly blessed and thankful to God for a healthy journey to this start line! That’s the real victory!” I … Continue reading Ironman Texas Race Reflection: Part 1
Radical Acceptance: Sh*t Happens.
*Warning a bit of profanity was used in the making of this blog. Rest assured it was done in good spirits and no offense was intended. Now lets carry on… Shit happens in life. Shit happens in work. Shit happens in sport. Shit happens in training. Shit happens in racing. Shit. Just. Happens. Even the … Continue reading Radical Acceptance: Sh*t Happens.
Cognitive Reframing: Mind “Trick” To Keep You Going When The Going Gets Tough
Cognitive reframing is not really a “trick” it’s a skill that I teach athletes where they learn to shift focus and self-talk which can help make particularly long or challenging sets more bearable. Did you know that you have the power to shift your perceptive, focus, and control your attitude in every situation or challenge … Continue reading Cognitive Reframing: Mind “Trick” To Keep You Going When The Going Gets Tough
Where Does Your Inner Strength Lie?
These past couple of weekends we (husband and I) had some pretty hard challenging, long, and intense ironman-focused workouts. Before the workouts, typically on Saturday, I just so happened to talk to my mom. I talked to her before she was heading into work. After getting off the phone I often felt so charged with … Continue reading Where Does Your Inner Strength Lie?
Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli, Psy.D., PMH-C 