Beyond Expectations: Dr. Jim Taylor’s World Championships & 2025 Season Wrap-Up
I just returned from the 2025 World Triathlon Championships in Wollongong, Australia, where both my races — the Sprint and the Mixed Relay — couldn’t have gone any better. My goal at every race is simple: to finish knowing I left it all out on the course. Mission accomplished! The Races Sprint Race:I finished 7th […]
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Meet My 2023 Partners: PowerBar Sports Nutrition
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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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 […]
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Taylor Inks 19th Book Deal
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve recently signed a contract to write my 19th book in an exciting collaboration with the Global Cycling Network (GCN), the largest cycling channel in the world, and Mark Beaumont, the world’s leading adventure cyclist. Mark is best known for setting the world record for cycling around the world, more than 18,000 […]
Read MoreMaximize Your Prime Triathlon Imagery
Triathlon imagery is perhaps the most powerful mental skill you can develop to help you achieve Prime Triathlon. There are four factors that will impact the quality of your triathlon imagery: perspective, control, multiple sense, and speed. You can develop each of these areas so you can get the most out of your triathlon imagery. […]
Read MoreLessons From The World’s Best Triathletes
I have been fortunate to have worked with and spoken to many world-class triathletes over the years. Whenever I am with one of these triathletes, I ask them what lessons they have learned that have enabled them to reach the highest level of triathlon. Perform To The Best Of Your Ability In any given triathlon, […]
Read MoreDesigning A Pre-Race Routine
Routines develop consistency in all areas that impact triathlon. By consistently going through your routine, you train your mind and body to respond the same way regardless of the situation. At the same time, consistency does not mean rigidity. Routines are flexible. They can be adjusted to different situations that arise, for example, a delay […]
Read MoreDeveloping Prime Focus
Developing focus control is essential if you want to achieve Prime Triathlon. Being able to focus on things that will help you perform your best and avoid distractions that hurt your performances are critical to achieving your triathlon goals. There are several simple strategies you can use to ensure that you are focused on what […]
Read MorePsych-Down For Prime Triathlon
When you’re in a triathlon, it’s natural for your intensity to go up and for you to feel nervous. If you want to perform your best, you have to take active steps to get your intensity back to its prime level. There are several simple techniques you can use to help you get your intensity […]
Read MoreRed Flags For Bad Intensity
Bad intensity—physical changes that hurt your triathlon—produces a wide variety of physical and mental “red flags” that can help you recognize when your intensity is too high or too low. By being aware of these signs, you can know when you’re not at prime intensity and can take steps to reach that ideal level. Overintensity […]
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