3 Tips for Managing Endurance-sport Pain: From The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
Global Cycling Network, the publisher of my new book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, has created several video clips from my visit to their HQ in Bath, England back in April that describes some of the useful tools that the book offers cyclists (and any endurance athlete). Here’s the first one about how to manage […]
Read MoreThe Psychology of Extreme Heat for Triathletes: Don’t Sweat it!
I’m heading to Abu Dhabi in late November to compete in the World Standard-distance and Super-sprint World Championships. And, yes, it’s going to be hot, very hot. The typical daily temperature in the U.A.E. in November is around 95 degrees and the water temperature is in the mid-80s (no wetsuits there!). Without a doubt, the […]
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The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology is Now Ready to Order
My latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, co-written with Mark Beaumont and published by Global Cycling Network, is now printed and ready to be ordered and delivered. See below GCN presenter James “Hank” Lowsley-Williams speaking about his mental challenges and the value that my book brings to cyclists.
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Great GCN segment on my latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
I thought you might enjoy learning more about my new book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, that has been published by Global Cycling Network, and about its authors, particularly my co-author Mark Beaumont. GCN presenter, Conor Dunne, does wonderful job of setting up the segment, while actually riding no less. The segment introduces you to […]
Read MoreMy 19th Book is Published: The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology
I’ve written a lot of books in my career, but I have never been more excited than with my latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology, co-written with Mark Beaumont, the world’s leading adventure cyclist, and published by Global Cycling Network. If you’re not familiar with Mark, he is a truly remarkable athlete and person. He […]
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My Interview on the Dylan Johnson podcast about the Psychology of Cycling (Part I)
I was recently interviewed by Dylan Johnson, a world-class gravel and MTB competitor and cycling coach, for his podcast on his YouTube channel: “Can You Use Your Mind to Improve Your Cycling Performance? Sports Psychology with Dr. Jim Taylor” In the interview, we explore the mental aspects of cycling, whether you’re a competitive cyclist, endurance rider, […]
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I Built My Dream Triathlon Bike
As those who follow me know, I was the victim of a hit-and-run collision last September 24th on my last training ride on Pacific Coast Highway the day before Malibu Triathlon. The bad news was that my tri-bike (a Diamondback Andean), which took the brunt of the impact, was destroyed. The good news was that […]
Read MoreFour Keys to Lionel Sanders’ Recent Ironman Success
Yes, Kristian Blummenfelt won the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St. George, Utah recently (I know, it’s 2022; how absurd is that!), a truly impressive performance given that this race was only his second Ironman-distance race ever. At the same time, I would argue that the biggest winner of the event was Lionel Sanders. Lionel […]
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Dealing With Race-day Nerves in Triathlon: Global Triathlon Network Segment
As I mentioned in a previous post, I was in the UK a few weeks ago doing some work with Global Cycling Network and Global Triathlon Network. Part of my time there was spent shooting segments on the mental side of triathlon for the GTN Show with one of its excellent presenters, Mark Threlfall. I […]
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Dr. Jim Taylor segment on Global Triathlon Network
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I was in the UK doing some work with Global Cycling Network and Global Triathlon Network. Part of my time there was spent shooting segments on the mental side of triathlon for the GTN show with one of its excellent presenters, Mark Threlfall. To view this segment, click here. […]
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