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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 July 27, 2021

Now You Can Afford a Disc Rear Wheel for Your Triathlon Bike!

One of the most fun aspects of being a triathlete for me has been buying all the cool gear including a fast triathlon bike (Diamondback Andean), a power meter (Quarq), bike computer (Garmin 830), super shoes (Saucony Endorphin Pro), TT helmet (POC Cerebel), the list goes on. I appreciate that all of this gear can […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 July 20, 2021

Inside the Tri-Mind: Training and Race Routines for Maximum Preparation and Performance (Part II)

In Part I of my two-part series exploring the powerful impact that routines can have on your triathlon efforts, I explained why routines are so important to every aspect of your training and racing. I also showed you how you can begin using routines in your conditioning workouts where the simpler environment enables you to […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 July 15, 2021

Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #44-Prime Sport Challenge

Episode #44-Prime Sport Challenge is the last of four episodes that will explore what is preventing you from committing to mental training and how you can develop a comprehensive mental training program to support your athletic goals. Ultimately, just like with other aspects of your sport, you have to decide how important the mind is […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 July 6, 2021

Inside the Tri-Mind: Routines are the Foundation of Consistent Triathlon Performance (Part I)

Routines are one of the most important aspects of triathlon that you can develop to improve your conditioning, training, and race performances. Routines benefit all of your efforts in several ways: Routines ensure total preparation in your efforts. They enable you to be completely physically, technically, tactically, and mentally ready to perform your best. Routines […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 July 1, 2021

Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #43: Three Goals for Athletic Success

Episode #43-Three Goals for Athletic Success is the third of four episodes that will explore what is preventing you from committing to mental training and how you can develop a comprehensive mental training program to support your athletic goals. My Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is filled with practical information and dozens upon […]

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👤 Dr. Jim Taylor | 📅 June 24, 2021

Should the Cost of Ski Racing Really be a Concern?

The cost of alpine ski racing has a topic of great concern and much discussion in the ski racing community in recent years. I’m appreciative of Ski Racing Media for encouraging an open dialogue on this issue and inviting me to share my views on this subject. As a member of the ski racing community […]

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