Mindset, motivation and multiple sports, the Tri-Me Tapes are the audio journal of an amateur athlete, Abi Dawson.

Seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to improve her mindset Abi made the commitment to try new sports and compete.

Initially, she identified triathlon as a true test of grit, physicality and most importantly mental fortitude.

Join Abi and her partner in crime Matt as they discuss the journey to competition, the highs, the lows and lessons learnt along the way.

In this tape of The Tri-Me Tapes, we go back to the start! Unpacking the first blog and discovering why Abi is starting this journey and what are the goals.

If you are a new listener to The Tri-Me Tapes, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Facebook Page and share your athletic adventures!

In this episode, you we discuss:

00:56 Intro, What is the goal?

02:35 Why triathlon & mindset

04:46 Accountability, the power of putting it out there.

06:45 Athletic inspiration, documentaries

09:15 Getting in your own way

10:00 Progression and what it means to Abi

12:59 Mindful awareness

14:50 Habits of the mind

16:08 Meditation thoughts, contemplation

19:11 Examples of mind over matter athletes

23:00 Abi’s mindset toward training at the start

24:46 Over competitive mindset

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• Tri Me Insta

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

• The Chimp Paradox, Dr Steve Peters
• The Ultimate Triathlon, Luke Tyburski
• Running for Good, Fiona Oaks
• Free Solo, Alex Honnold
• Concept 2, Ski Erg

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Mindset, motivation and multiple sports, the Tri Me Tapes are the audio journal of an amateur athlete, Abi Dawson.

Seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to improve her mindset Abi made the commitment to try new sports and compete.

Initially, she identified triathlon as a true test of grit, physicality and most importantly mental fortitude.

Join Abi and her partner in crime Matt as they discuss the journey to competition, the highs, the lows and lessons learnt along the way.

In this tape of Tri-MeTapes, we find a Triathlon coach, hear about Abi’s injuries and the mindset to approach conditioning the body.

If you are a new listener to The Tri Me Tapes, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Facebook Page and share your athletic adventures!

In this episode, you we discuss:

00:08 Finding the triathlon coach

04:11 Starting with an injury or two

05:25 Unconditioned running and why its a seriously bad idea

07:41 Lessons learnt for running training

08:47 Mind Vs Body conditioning

11:00 Consultation, Assessments

12:24 Abi’s bum aesthetic

14:25 Imbalance in the body

17:00 Understanding assessments for clients

18:35 Modern daily stresses on the body

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

• VO2 Max Training
• Jimmy George
• Tendinopothy
• Nike Run Club
• Training Peaks

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Mindset, motivation and multiple sports, the Tri Me Tapes are the audio journal of an amateur athlete, Abi Dawson.

Seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to improve her mindset Abi made the commitment to try new sports and compete.

Initially, she identified triathlon as a true test of grit, physicality and most importantly mental fortitude.

Join Abi and her partner in crime Matt as they discuss the journey to competition, the highs, the lows and lessons learnt along the way.

In this tape of Tri-MeTapes, we discuss the gear Abi bought for her triathlon training, a lovely old lady telling Abi off in the pool and how to find the right saddle for your tooshy.

If you are a new listener to The Tri Me Tapes, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Facebook Page and share your athletic adventures!

In this episode, we discuss:

00:36 First week in training

04:04 Pool Etiquette

06:22 swim programming, and how to forget it

08:06 life vs training

09:01 Swimming training

12:25 Training Peaks - Session colour coding

13:45 Extra sessions and imaginary friends

15:40 Technology and equipment.

16:30 Bike Kit

19:47 Swimming Kit

20:50 Running kit

21:21 Saddles

22:31 Measuring Sit-bones

25:10 More Bike kit

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

• Training Peaks
• Garmin Watch
• Cannondale Synapse 2016
• Deda Elementi Zero Bicycle Stem
• DHB Clip-In Shoes
• Shimano Clipless Pedals
• Halford Pedals
• Nukeproof pedals