#308 : 3 Under The Radar Mindset Techniques That Transform Your Race Day Performance with Dr Jim Taylor from The Effortless Swimming Podcast

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#308 : 3 Under The Radar Mindset Techniques That Transform Your Race Day Performance with Dr Jim Taylor

42 minutes Posted Nov 21, 2023 at 10:17 am.

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

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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.

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