Dr. Jim Taylor on The Daily Tri Podcast with Travis Mundell
It was both an honor and a pleasure to have been invited by Travis Mundell to appear on his The Daily Tri podcast. Travis and The Daily Tri have quickly become a “must-watch” YouTube channel. In this episode we talk about, not surprisingly, the psychology of triathlon, what it takes to be a professional triathlete, […]
Read MoreDoes Tech Use Hurts Ski Racers?
I have a lot of pet peeves when it comes to ski racers when they’re training including leaning on their poles shortly before a training run (no intensity), chatting it up with teammates when they’re in the starting gate of a training course (no focus), and half-hearted effort to the first gate (easing into the […]
Read MoreDr. Jim Taylor and SYNC Performance Ski Apparel Announce Partnership to Support Young Ski Racers
Sync Performance, the manufacturer of quality ski racing apparel, and Dr. Jim Taylor, the noted ski racing mental coach, are excited to announce their partnership to offer SYNC Team athletes a comprehensive, structured, and consistent mental training program for the 2023-24 season to support their competitive (and life) goals. It’s been dubbed, Get Your Mind […]
Read MoreIs Being on the Clock in Training Good for Ski Racers?
Technology is playing an increasingly more important role in the lives of ski racers both on and off the hill. This influence is, no doubt, both helpful and detrimental to their athletic, personal, family, and social lives. This article is the first in a three-part series exploring how technology impacts racers, coaches, and parents, and […]
Read More8 Perceptions That Nurture Your Relationships
In my last article about the perceptions that impact our relationships, I explored the “11 Perceptions that Sabotage Your Relationships.” In this article, I will consider the eight perceptions that you can embrace that will help you initiate and nurture healthy relationships. Perception #1: I am worthy of love. This perception is the foundation of […]
Read MoreI Practice What I Preach: World Triathlon Championships-I Struck…
Unfortunately, no, I didn’t strike gold at the World Super-sprint and Standard-distance Triathlon Championships, held in Pontevedra, Spain, last week, but I did collect another precious medal. But first, some back story. These races were my fourth “A” series of triathlons in my 2023 season that began in April. Up to these Worlds, it had […]
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