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Transition Brain Fog

The mental scrambling in T1 and T2 where fine motor skills deteriorate, simple tasks become complicated, and athletes lose precious seconds or forget critical equipment while their competitors execute cleanly

How The Maverick Can Overcome Transition Brain Fog in Triathlon

Posted on January 6, 2026 ~ min read
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For: The Maverick athletes in Triathlon
Focus: Session Notes - Transition Brain Fog
Read Time: ~9 min
Session Notes January 6, 2026
Profile: The Maverick
Sport: Triathlon
Challenge: Transition Brain Fog

Every triathlon coach has heard it: "Just practice your transitions more, and the fog will clear." This advice assumes that mental scrambling in T1 and T2 comes from insufficient rehearsal. The athlete who forgets their race belt or fumbles with wetsuit zippers simply needs more brick workouts. More repetition. More drilling.

Transition brain fog is the mental scrambling that hits during T1 and T2 where fine motor skills deteriorate, simple tasks become complicated, and athletes lose precious seconds or forget critical equipment. For intrinsically motivated, reactive athletes, this phenomenon has deeper psychological roots than preparation gaps. Their natural Cognitive Style iconCognitive Style creates unique vulnerability to transition chaos.

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Vladimir Novkov

M.A. Social Psychology | ISSA Elite Trainer | Expert in Sport Psychology for Athlete Development

My mission is to bridge the gap between mind and body, helping athletes and performers achieve a state of synergy where peak performance becomes a natural outcome of who they are.

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