After reaching a milestone or having a stellar season, many athletes fear losing skills or losing the ability to perform at their peak.

We often see an outstanding performance from an outstanding athlete - and then it appears they cannot replicate it again.

Some athletes justify it with the performance peaks and valleys. Others say it’s all about maintaining the workload. Some don’t hide it and just look for excuses they can live with.

In reality there is a little more to finding and replicating that elusive performance.