Running Psychology
One of the most frustrating things about running is the phenomenon of “choking” during a race or difficult workout. If your nervousness and anxiety about racing becomes overwhelming, there is simply no way that you will be able to run to your potential. How can you ensure that your mind is an asset, rather than […]
Running Away Stress
It’s become a cliche – regular distance running relieves stress. It’s true that I always feel more relaxed after a run, but why is that? What are the physiological effects that running has on the human body that help to relieve tension? Here are a few: Endorphins: When humans run, neurotransmitters called endorphins are released […]
Training Your Mind to Race Well
Readers of this blog and web site know that I’m a big proponent of focusing on training the mind as well as the body. It really does not matter how well you train your body if you can’t handle the emotional pressure that comes on race day. The problem is that it is very hard […]
Running Within
To add to my previous post about running psychology, check out the book Running Within by Jerry Lynch. This book is an excellent resource for learning how to prevent negative thoughts from ruining your performances.
