I cannot believe that one week ago today I was in Kona, Hawaii cheering on Trimarni, Wattie Ink. Elite Teammates, and LWNL athletes at the GoPro Ironman World Championships! It was an experience of a lifetime. I highly recommend you plan a trip there even if you never plan to race. It’s amazing and you’ll … Continue reading Post-Kona and Evaluate Your Environments
Kona Mental Skills Tip#5: It’s Time…To Go Inward
This week has been filled with so many memories and moments of excitement! By this time tomorrow the Ironman World Championship will be in full swing and the energy around here will be at its peak. In the final hours and moments before “go time” I want to encourage athletes to quiet your mind and … Continue reading Kona Mental Skills Tip#5: It’s Time…To Go Inward
Kona Mental Skills Tip #4: You Signed Up for This
You didn’t sign up for easy. You didn’t sign up for smooth sailing. You didn’t sign up because everyone was doing it. You didn’t sign up because it was the cool thing to do. You didn’t sign up just for the Hawaiian vacation. You signed up because it is a challenge. You signed up to … Continue reading Kona Mental Skills Tip #4: You Signed Up for This
Kona Tips #3
Kona Mental Skills Tip #3: Trust Yourself It’s so important to not get caught up in the hype and chatter of “what if’s” or self-doubt concerning race day. You have got to remind yourself that YOU got yourself here, and it is YOU who will get you through to race day. You can’t choose the … Continue reading Kona Tips #3
Dr. Gloria Petruzzelli, Psy.D., PMH-C 