The Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)

The Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)
by Ph.D. Jim Taylor, Terri Schneider

The Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)
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Author: Ph.D. Jim Taylor, Terri Schneider
Brand: VELO
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-08-31
ISBN: 1931382700
Number of pages: 296
Publisher: VeloPress
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Book Review: The greatest mind strengthening book for any endurance athlete
Summary: 5 Stars

I started reading this book because I was struggling with my bike racing and ironman training. With racing criteriums it involved getting myself ahead in the pack, being worthy of staying in front and preparing physically and mentally for the training load of an ironman triathlon.
Step by step the book slowly guides the reader through numerous stages of fear/suffering/pain management/human emotions under stress--all the wild head games we go through as we walk through our lives. The reader is automatically comforted by the normalcy of human emotion and feeling "okay" with oneself as author Jim Taylor uses direct quotes and examples from professional triathletes who have also suffered the same mental games.
After two weeks of reading the book, I had my first cycling time trial. It took most of my mental patience and mind control to visualize myself hurting, suffering and pushing through the race. On race day I played positive dreams over and over again in my mind (realistic of course.) I practiced the ways of the book and used up every ounce of my physical energy during the race, repeating phrases like "Focus Forward" to drive the energy ahead and ended up winning the race. I truly believe that Jim Taylor's book helped me get in touch with the real competitor inside myself. Not only has it helped my racing and training, but it has helped me accomplish numerous goals in my everyday life.
A wonderful and insightful read. It's been a lot of fun!

Summary of The Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)

Triathlon is certainly physically demanding, to say the least, but most triathletes would agree that it is the mental aspect that can determine whether or not they achieve their competitive goals. Resources addressing this key aspect have been hard to come by ? until now. In The Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training, the authors ? both accomplished sport psychologists and Ironman triathletes ? offer readers in-depth, practical information and skills they can use to build mental muscle. Readers learn first how to assess their psychological strengths and weaknesses, and then discover the six mental factors that most affect triathlon performance. The book includes essential tools for training and competition, such as routines, mental imagery, and tips on getting organized and setting goals, and also explores what it takes to be an Ironman, the unhealthy side of triathlon, and valuable lessons to be learned from the world's best triathletes.

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