Author: Dr. Jim Taylor

Recent Posts

6 “Mind Hacks” for Quality Triathlon Training

One thing that every triathlete knows is that you can’t fake fitness or readiness. You simply can’t swim, bike, or run faster than you’ve trained yourself to go. Also, for most age-group triathletes, time is a precious commodity in limited supply, so it’s important that you get the most out of your training efforts. You […]

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7 Forces that Make Positive Life Change So Difficult

Changing your life is difficult, very difficult, despite what all of those self-help gurus say. If it wasn’t so hard, most everyone would be the people they want to be and live the lives they want to live. Too often, people blame themselves for their inability to change their lives for the better, seeing weakness […]

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Taylor’s Latest Book: The Science of Alpine Ski Racing

I’m excited to announce the publication of my latest book, The Science of Alpine Ski Racing by Taylor & Francis, a leading publisher of professional books and journals. This book was co-edited with Jimmy Pritchard and written with some of the leading sport scientists in the world. It explores every aspect of alpine ski racing performance […]

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Meet My 2023 Partners: Atomic Ski Equipment & Apparel

Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In a series of posts, I’m re-introducing these exceptional companies and people to you so  you will consider adding what they have […]

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Meet My 2023 Partners: FORM Smart Swim Goggles

Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In a series of posts, I’m introducing these exceptional companies and people to you so you will consider adding what they have to […]

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Meet My 2023 Partners: Jakroo Custom Cycling & Triathlon Apparel

Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In a series of posts, I’m re-introducing these exceptional companies and people to you so  you will consider adding what they have […]

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Smiling is a Powerful Mental Tool for Triathlon

One of the strangest and most effective tools I’ve come across to manage intense effort and exertion pain is something that we do often without realizing how powerful it truly is. Let me explain. A few years ago, I was working with a pro triathlete who was having a terrible track workout. She wasn’t hitting […]

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Motivational Tool #4 for Cyclists & Triathletes: From The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology

I just recorded the fourth of four motivational tools for cycling and triathlon. In this series, I explore in about one minute practical steps you can take to stay motivated early in the season when it’s cold outside for most of us and boring inside while riding on Zwift and similar platforms.

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New Yorker Cartoon for Cycling Dads

I thought all the cycling dads (and moms) would appreciate this cartoon that appeared in a recent issue of The New Yorker. The artist, Maggie Larsen, is clearly a cyclist, but clearly not an obsessed cyclist (or triathlete). There is a long list of other “essential” cycling items that any serious cyclists “needs”  to be […]

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Meet My 2023 Partners: Firefly Recovery Technology

Over the last few years, I’ve established great relationships with some outstanding sports companies. I’ve partnered with them because they embody what I value most in sports-related products: innovation, superior quality, and leading-edge performance. In today’s installment of Meet My 2023 Partners, I am thrilled to introduce you to my newest partner Firefly Recovery. Firefly […]

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