FIELD NOTE / 01
The next useful margin
Marginal gains begin with choosing what matters.
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Before adding another task, name the outcome you are trying to change. Choose one action, decide what you will observe, and set a time to review it. The question is not how many things you can optimize; it is which next step you can carry out consistently.
FIELD NOTE / 02
Readiness is a conversation
Training readiness and recovery belong in the same picture.
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Use your next check-in to describe how the week has felt: training demands, recovery routines, outside commitments, and energy. Bring observations instead of trying to reduce the whole week to one score. What deserves a closer look before the next block?
FIELD NOTE / 03
Watch the race with a question
Race analysis becomes more focused when you know what to look for.
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Pick one technical question before reviewing a race or session. Describe what you can see, separate that observation from your explanation, and discuss one point to explore in practice. Revisit the question after you have had time to work on it.
FIELD NOTE / 04
Build a routine you can return to
Mental performance and sustainable development are ongoing work.
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Reflect on a moment when pressure changed your attention. What did you notice, and what helped you return to the task? Use that reflection to discuss a simple preparation routine with your coach or mentor. Leave room to review and adapt it over time.