ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this weeks podcast Kriss talks about building a PTP plan - a framework that you can use to give clarity and confidence in the lead up to an event, training camp or expedition. We were introduced to PTP or the 'Practical, Tactical & Psychological' framework by Sports Psychologist and friend of the podcast Stu Holliday, and a number of our clients have since used the approach to some great success.
From kit lists and travel logistics, to checkpoint locations and positive mantras - there is so much to remember in the lead up to an important event. So get a pen and paper ready to take some notes, there's plenty to take away from this podcast.
If you want to reach out to Stu Holliday regarding his work you can find him @endurancemindcoaching https://www.endurancemindcoaching.com/
The PTP Plan: Practical, Tactical, Psychological Prep for Endurance Events
Chris Hendee introduces The Strength for Endurance podcast and explains how psychology and planning can improve endurance performance. He shares a simple framework learned from sports psychologist Stuart Holiday called the PTP Plan—Practical, Tactical, Psychological—to create clarity and confidence for races, training camps, and long events like ultras or Ironman. Tactical planning includes defining what the event means, what success looks like, enjoyment, and building a strategy by segmenting the course between checkpoints, aid stations, transitions, terrain, and pacing. Practical planning covers race-day admin, schedules, kit lists, drop bags, clothing options, route familiarity, and contingency preparation. Psychological planning focuses on pre-race mindset, choosing intentions, gratitude, managing inner dialogue, and specific tactics for tough moments (chunking, counting, music, data, tagging onto others, and refocusing on the next checkpoint). He encourages writing the plan down, refining it, and sharing it.
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Psychology Matters (01:31) PTP Plan Overview (02:45) Write Your PTP Sheet (03:48) Tactical Goals Defined (05:46) Visualize Success (06:55) Strategy And Chunking (08:59) Practical Race Day Admin (10:17) Race Week Mindset (10:45) Kit List Drop Bags (11:36) Route Recon Strategy (12:28) Pre Race Headspace (13:50) Gratitude Inner Chimp (15:33) Tough Moments Tactics (16:40) Mental Rehearsal Framework (17:43) Share Your PTP Plan (18:52) Wrap Up Next Steps
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