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3 Under The Radar Mindset Techniques That Transform Your Race Day Performance with Dr Jim Taylor
In this episode, we welcome back Dr Jim Taylor, a renowned psychologist specializing in sports and performance. Dr Taylor shares his insights and strategies from his recent experience at the World Championships in Spain. We discuss topics such as adjusting intensity based on race distance, effective focus and mindset for training and racing, and the importance of being brutally honest with oneself for improvement. Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Dr Jim Taylor.
03:34 Balancing Athletic and Professional Life
04:50 The Range of Physical Intensity in Swimming and its Impact on Performance
08:27 Finding the Balance Between Relaxation and Intensity
15:13 How to Clear Your Mind for Better Performance and What Happens When You Overthink in Races
18:14 Focusing on Higher Cadence and Intensity in Training
20:17 Progressing through Different Levels of Swimming
22:11 Developing a Mindset Plan for Racing
25:49 Tapping into Physical Fuel with the Mind
27:45 Practicing Mental Imagery for Race Preparation
29:20 Applying a Reality Check to Race Results and Performance Evaluation
31:46 The Value of Testing and Assessing Performance
36:44Having a Coach Analyze Data and Provide Insights
38:23 How to Get in Contact with Dr Jim Taylor
Get in touch with Dr. Jim Taylor
https://www.drjimtaylor.com/4.0/
Book Link:
Train Your Mind for Athletic Success
Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership:
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog
Want to work with me personally to improve your technique? Join my swim technique coaching here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/?el=blog
This podcast episode is brought to you by FORM Goggles. Use code ‘EFFORTLESS‘ at checkout to receive 15% off your FORM GOGGLES today.
http://formswim.com/effortless
Today’s podcast episode is also sponsored by Skillest. Exclusively for our Effortless Swimming podcast listeners, you can receive a free course, ‘The Art of Triathlon Swimming,’ and an online analysis through the Skillest app.
https://effortlessswimming.com/skillestoffer
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EPISODE #266: Enjoy Pain And Uncovering What Really Motivates You with Dr Jim Taylor
EPISODE #247: Mental Strategies To Race Strong From Start to Finish with Dr. Jim Taylor
EPISODE #242: Train Your Mind For Success In The Water with Dr. Jim Taylor
Watch the episode on YouTube:
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By Brenton FordIn this episode, we welcome back Dr Jim Taylor, a renowned psychologist specializing in sports and performance. Dr Taylor shares his insights and strategies from his recent experience at the World Championships in Spain. We discuss topics such as adjusting intensity based on race distance, effective focus and mindset for training and racing, and the importance of being brutally honest with oneself for improvement. Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Dr Jim Taylor.
03:34 Balancing Athletic and Professional Life
04:50 The Range of Physical Intensity in Swimming and its Impact on Performance
08:27 Finding the Balance Between Relaxation and Intensity
15:13 How to Clear Your Mind for Better Performance and What Happens When You Overthink in Races
18:14 Focusing on Higher Cadence and Intensity in Training
20:17 Progressing through Different Levels of Swimming
22:11 Developing a Mindset Plan for Racing
25:49 Tapping into Physical Fuel with the Mind
27:45 Practicing Mental Imagery for Race Preparation
29:20 Applying a Reality Check to Race Results and Performance Evaluation
31:46 The Value of Testing and Assessing Performance
36:44Having a Coach Analyze Data and Provide Insights
38:23 How to Get in Contact with Dr Jim Taylor
Get in touch with Dr. Jim Taylor
https://www.drjimtaylor.com/4.0/
Book Link:
Train Your Mind for Athletic Success
Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership:
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog
Want to work with me personally to improve your technique? Join my swim technique coaching here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/?el=blog
This podcast episode is brought to you by FORM Goggles. Use code ‘EFFORTLESS‘ at checkout to receive 15% off your FORM GOGGLES today.
http://formswim.com/effortless
Today’s podcast episode is also sponsored by Skillest. Exclusively for our Effortless Swimming podcast listeners, you can receive a free course, ‘The Art of Triathlon Swimming,’ and an online analysis through the Skillest app.
https://effortlessswimming.com/skillestoffer
Related Content:
EPISODE #275: Mental Hack for Marginal Mental Gains with Dr Jim Taylor
EPISODE #266: Enjoy Pain And Uncovering What Really Motivates You with Dr Jim Taylor
EPISODE #247: Mental Strategies To Race Strong From Start to Finish with Dr. Jim Taylor
EPISODE #242: Train Your Mind For Success In The Water with Dr. Jim Taylor
Watch the episode on YouTube:
The post 3 Under The Radar Mindset Techniques That Transform Your Race Day Performance with Dr Jim Taylor appeared first on Effortless Swimming.