Pressure Is Not the Enemy: The Mental Game of Triathlon with Dr Haley Perlus
About this episode
This episode explores the mental aspects of triathlon performance with Dr. Haley Perlus, focusing on how to manage pressure and build confidence on race day.
Do race day nerves throw you completely off your game? Maybe you second-guess your pacing, panic when things don’t go to plan or let pressure spiral into poor decisions around fuelling and performance. In this episode of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy Podcast, Advanced Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson sits down with performance psychologist Dr Haley Perlus to unpack the mental side of triathlon and why pressure isn’t something to avoid, but something to work with. Dr Perlus shares practical strategies to help age-group triathletes build confidence, stay focused under pressure and perform at their best when it matters most. From race day anxiety and perfectionism to resilience, self-talk and mental preparation, this conversation is packed with actionable advice you can apply straight away. In this episode, we discuss: Why pressure is not the enemy in endurance sport The difference between mental health and mental performance How fear and self-doubt show up for triathletes Practical tools to improve focus and confidence on race day Why your mindset affects pacing, fuelling and decision-making The importance of preparation and controllables How to stop spiralling when…
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