I once heard a Cancer specialist being interviewed on the Radio. He mentioned how some cancer patients are told that they have to be positive about recovery. That positivity and willpower will help them overcome cancer. Double edged sword He suggested that...
Updated 18th November 2019 Paddy Doran Cycling blog. Turbo training for performance improvements and health benefits. Turbo Training Whenever I do a coaching session for a group I am usually asked what I think of turbo training. My first response is usually...
Updated 6th October 2019 Motivation and setting goals are often discussed in relation to coaching and cycling. People often speak about great cyclists and athletes being very highly motivated. Athletes clearly must be highly motivated to achieve big performances. ...
Paddy Doran Coaching Blog A recent Irish Independent article by Cathal Dennehy Dec 3rd about Kevin Dooney of Raheny Shamrocks and winner of the Irish National cross country running championships got me thinking about how training for sport can lead to altered mood...
Originally posted on May 16 2016 Updated January 4 2018 Paddy Doran Cycling Blog 2 hours with Sports Psychologist I once spent two hours with a sports psychologist following a major international event where I was masseur for a team. The visit was to try to...
Updated 28th February 2019 In conversation about great cyclists what often comes to the fore is admiration of their mental and emotional abilities. Things like their aggression, willpower, determination. Their ability to focus for five to six hours of a race. To just...
