My 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 […]
Read MoreWorking Triathlete Podcast #4: How to Master Pain in Endurance Sports
I’ve been invited by Working Triathlete, one of the leading endurance-sport training programs in the U.S., to participate in a series of podcasts that focuses on the mental side of triathlon. In the series, we’ll be doing a deep dive into all things psychological and emotional in the complex and demanding sport of triathlon. In […]
Read MoreMust-see TV for Anyone Who Pushes Their Limits
I’ve recently been absolutely entranced in watching the new documentary series, Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin on Disney+. If you’re not familiar with Jimmy Chin, he is a remarkable fellow: a world-class alpinist (i.e., mountaineer, rock climber, skier), noted outdoors photographer, and Oscar-winning filmmaker for his documentary, Free Solo, about Alex Honnold, one […]
Read MoreMy 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, […]
Read MoreHow Do You Respond to ‘The Grind’ of Fall Training?
It’s late September which means two things. You are in the middle of the fall training block in which you are engaged in an intensive physical conditioning program or are starting to get on snow in Europe for early-season skiing, or both. The next few months before race season will be physically and mentally challenging […]
Read MoreEnlist Your External World to Unlock Positive Life Change
Anybody who has ever tried to make a significant change in their life (in other words, pretty much everyone) knows how hard it is. Old ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving, no matter how unhealthy they are or unhappy they make you, can become so deeply entrenched in our psyches that positive change seems nearly […]
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