Inside the Tri-Mind: Out Of The Blues: Dealing With Post-Race Depression
Anyone who has ever committed considerable time and energy to training and competing in a triathlon that is important to them knows the feelings. During training and the race, you are motivated, excited, and energized. As you cross the finish line, you are psyched, elated, and joyous at having accomplished your goal. Up to that […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #42-Three Goals for Athletic Success
Episode #42-Three Goals for Athletic Success is the second of four 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. Defining success in sports is a difficult task. When I ask most athletes and coaches how they […]
Read MoreInside the Tri-Mind: The Best Laid Plans: Never Say, “If All Goes Well…”
The most common question I was asked before my first Ironman was, “What time are you shooting for?” In my naiveté, I always responded, “Well, if all goes well, under X hours” (I will keep you in suspense until the end of the article before I tell you how I did). If you answer this […]
Read MoreTaylor Interview about Naomi Osaka and Mental Health
I was recently interviewed by the American news network, Newsy, about the tennis star, Naomi Osaka’s abrupt withdrawal from the French Open due to ongoing mental-health difficulties. Osaka’s admission of her mental-health challenges is another compelling voice added to an increasing number of professional athletes who are speaking out about the impact of mental illness […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #41-Seven Reasons Why Athletes Don’t Do Mental Training
Episode #41-Seven Reasons Why Athletes Don’t Do Mental Training of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast the first of four 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. Convincing athletes and coaches of the […]
Read MoreTaylor 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 […]
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