Inside the Tri-Mind: Take Control of Your Triathlon Focus
In my last article that, well, focused on focus, I introduced you to what focus is, its value in your triathlon training and racing, common obstacles to effective focus in triathlon, and how your focus style influences your triathlon efforts. This article will get really practical by showing you what you should focus on and […]
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Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #33: Mental Imagery-Part I
Episode #33: Mental Imagery-Part I of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of two episodes that shows you the power of mental imagery on athletic performance. To be sure you understand precisely what imagery is, let me describe it to you. Many athletes, coaches, sport psychologists and mental trainers call […]
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Inside the Tri-Mind: Focus or Fail in Triathlon
Focus may be the most misunderstood mental “muscle” in the sports world and this misunderstanding can be a real challenge for triathletes. Most triathletes think of focus as concentrating on one thing for a long time. In fact, many years ago, a former world champion told me that she improved her focus by staring at […]
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Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #32-Emotional Mastery
Episode #32: Emotional Mastery of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the third of three episodes that explore the powerful influence of emotions on sports performance. Sports can evoke a wide range of emotions, from inspiration, pride, exhilaration, and satisfaction, to fear, frustration, anger, and panic, often in a very short time […]
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What is Your Prime Intensity in Triathlon?
In the first article in my three-part series exploring the impact of intensity on triathlon training and racing, I introduced you to what intensity is, how it affects you, how you can tell when you are either under- or over-intense. This article will focus on how you can identify your ideal intensity for triathlon and […]
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Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast Earns Top-20 Ranking
I’m thrilled and deeply gratified that my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast was ranked #19 in Feedspot’s Top 40 Sports and Athletic Performance podcasts and its first mental training podcast. The rankings were based on the following criteria: Podcast content quality Episode consistency The average number of shares on social sites for the […]
Read MoreFive “Deep” Reasons You Don’t Ski Your Fastest When It Matters Most
In my work with ski racers, from juniors up to the World Cup, I, of course, introduce them to typical mental training techniques such as goal setting, mental imagery, positive self-talk, and routines. All are invaluable tools to help racers get the most out of their training and ski their fastest on race day. Yet, […]
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Holiday Discount on Online Courses for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents
In keeping with the spirit of giving for the holidays, I’m offering a 25% discount on all my online courses for ski racers, athletes, ski and sport coaches, and parents. To learn more about my courses, visit here, click on Online Courses from the top menu, and choose which courses you’re interested in. To get […]
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Inside the Tri-mind: Taylor’s Ten Laws of Prime Triathlon Training
Because triathlon training is so complicated and difficult (and important!), I want to share with you Taylor’s Ten Laws of Prime Triathlon Training that will provide you with way to approach your training in a way that will maximize both its effectiveness in preparing you to race your fastest and its efficiency given that we […]
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Inside the Tri-Mind: Keep Positive Self-talk in Your Mental Toolbox During Training and Races
Perhaps the most powerful mental tool to build your confidence is positive self-talk. What you say to yourself away from triathlon, when you’re training, and during races impacts what you think, how you feel, and how you perform in training and on race day. Whatever you think more of—whether positive or negative—will determine the road […]
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