This is a phenomena we all experience, yet we don’t really talk about; it’s almost become taboo to discuss. I’ve searched the internet and can find no signs of scientific studies conducted into why this happens to us. With that in mind, I’m claiming this and naming it Performance Induced Stupidity Syndrome - maybe we can abbreviate it…

Of course, I’m making light of this situation, but bare with me. For those of you who haven’t made a bad decision in the heat of a race, Gran Fondo or Sportive, or club ride when tired, it can and will happen. This blog will give you the groundwork to understand why it might and the tools to ensure it doesn't.

Discussed in this podcast episode. How endurance training affects mental fitness longer term, including what ‘fluid intelligence’ is. How endurance training affects mental fitness during and immediately after training, including what Performance Induced Stupidity Syndrome is and why we experience Performance Induced Stupidity Syndrome. How can we cope with Performance Induced Stupidity Syndrome including my tips and tricks to avoiding issues.

Links to further resources:

- Further information on Crystallised Intelligence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_and_crystallized_intelligence - Further information on Fluid Intelligence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluid_and_crystallized_intelligence - Link to my client profiles: https://coachpav.com/category/cycling-client-profiles/ - Successfully completing a Gran Fondo or Sportive: https://coachpav.com/cycling-training/your-guide-to-successfully-completing-a-gran-fondo-or-sportive/ - Beginners guide to using a power meter: https://coachpav.com/cycling-training/beginners-guide-to-using-a-power-meter/ - How to fuel a Gran Fondo or Sportive: https://coachpav.com/cycling-nutrition/how-to-fuel-for-sportives-and-gran-fondos/