The Mental Game: How to Stay Focused During Training and Races

🧠 The Mental Game: How to Stay Focused During Training and Races

When it comes to training and racing, the biggest performance gains don’t always come from more miles, more watts, or more laps — they come from mastering what’s happening between your ears.
In our latest group coaching call, we explored one of the most underrated aspects of performance: the mental game. Whether you’re chasing a parkrun PB, lining up for your first triathlon, or striving to execute your race plan with more consistency, focus is the glue that holds your training and racing together.

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The Coach Ray Method: Periodizing Training for Long-Term Endurance Gains

Discover how Coach Ray uses the principles of Jack Daniels’ periodization model to create smart, structured training plans for runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes aiming for peak performance.

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Beating the Post-Race Blues | Recover Strong & Stay Motivated After Your Big Event

Feeling a bit lost or unmotivated after your big race? You’re not alone. In this group coaching call, Coach Ray shares practical strategies to beat the post-race blues — helping you recover both physically and mentally, regain focus, and set yourself up for your next big goal.

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Crunching the Basics: 5 Key Nutrition Habits Every Athlete Must Nail | Jade Winter Nutrition

Struggling with sports nutrition and not sure where to start? In this Qwik Kiwi Coaching group coaching call, special guest Jade Winter – Registered Nutritionist and triathlete who has represented New Zealand – shares her expert advice on the first five nutrition basics every athlete needs to get right. Whether you’re training for a triathlon, running, cycling, or just looking to fuel your performance better, Jade breaks down the fundamentals so you can feel stronger, recover faster, and perform at your best.

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Coach Ray’s Chat: EP 020 Beginner Race Day Strategy: Pacing, Hydration & Staying Calm for Your First Race

Are you training for your first triathlon or running event and wondering how to avoid rookie mistakes on race day? In this presentation, Coach Ray breaks down everything beginner and recreational athletes need to know to feel confident, calm, and prepared — from pacing and hydration strategies to managing pre-race nerves.

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Coach Ray presenting training zones for triathletes, runners, and cyclists—understanding heart rate, power, and pace for smarter endurance training.

Coach Ray’s Chats: EP 019 Understanding Your Training Zones – Train Smarter, Not Harder

Learn how to train smarter using heart rate, power, and pace. Ideal for beginner triathletes, runners, and cyclists looking to train with purpose and intensity.

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Coach Ray’s Chats: EP 018 Specific examples of When to Call a Session and Pull the Pin

Learn when to stop a workout with real-life examples for runners, cyclists, and triathletes. Get training paces and tips in our full article.

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Coach Ray’s Chats: EP 017 When to Call a Session and Pull the Pin

Learn when endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, triathletes) should skip a workout. Coach Ray shares expert advice to help you train smarter, not harder.

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HRV for Triathletes: Boost Recovery & Performance

Coach Ray’s Chats: Ep 16 Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Your Secret Weapon for Recovery and Performance

Learn how Heart Rate Variability (HRV) helps triathletes train smarter, recover faster, and boost performance. Discover Coach Ray’s expert tips and tools.

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Coach Ray’s Chats: Ep 15 The Norwegian Method

Unlock the secrets behind the Norwegian training method and discover how to apply its principles to your triathlon training! In this recorded group coaching call, Triathlon Coach Ray breaks down how this elite approach—used by top athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden—can help everyday triathletes improve performance, endurance, and race-day outcomes.

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