Mental Training for Runners

by Galloway, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9781841263151
• ISBN10: 184126315X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-15
• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport

Summary

This book explains how to improve motivations, why and how you lose motivation and it gives specific tips and methods for staying at your best.

Table of Contents

Your Inner Strength - Believe In It!	p. 8
Preface: To Be Happy, Joyous, Confident	p. 9
The Ultimate Source of Motivation	p. 11
Glossary of Mind-Body Elements	p. 13
The Mind and Body Are Connected	p. 16
Why Do We Feel Unmotivated?	p. 21
Understanding the Sources of Stress/Pressure
Diffusing Stress/Pressure
Tools That Give You Control
The Stress of Top Performance
Managing Unresolved Issues
Mental Training	p. 29
Your Motivation Training Plan	p. 33
No More Excuses	p. 37
Mental Training Programs	p. 43
Situations	p. 51
Getting Out The Door Early in the Morning
Getting Out The Door After Work, School, a Tough Day
Finishing A Tough Workout
I Can Do the Next Segment
Finishing a Tough Race
Coming Back from an Injury
Coming Back from an Illness
Coming Back from an Extended Layoff
Coming Back after a Bad Race or Workout
Burning More Fat
A Close Running Friend Moves Away, etc.
Managing TMS
Reprogramming
The Final Countdown	p. 68
Inspirational Stories	p. 73
Billy Mills
Racing Cancer
Marathon Records After Age 80
Dave Wottle: Don't Give Up
85 Pounds Lighter - Inspired by a Training Group
Lasse Viren - When You Get Knocked Down, Get Up
145 lbs lighter
Overcoming an Eating Disorder
Training Tools That Manage/Lower Workout Stress	p. 81
The ôMagic Mileö Is Your Reality Check	p. 83
Your Journal Gives You Control Over the Training	p. 89
Smooth Running Form Reduces Pain and Stress	p. 95
The Drills	p. 103
CD - The Cadence Drill for Faster Turnover
Acceleration-Glider Drills
Hill Training for Strength and Race Preparation	p. 107
Mantras	p. 110
The Galloway Run-Walk-Run ™ Method	p. 114
Good Blood Sugar = Motivation	p. 118
Troubleshooting: Knowing That There is a Solution to a Problem Reduces Stress and Improves Attitude	p. 121
How Do I Start Back When I've Had Time Off?
It Hurts!
No Energy Today
Side Pain
I Feel Great One Day but Not the Next Day
No Motivation
Cramps in the Leg Muscles
Upset Stomach or Diarrhea
Headache
Should I Run When I Have a Cold?
Street Safety
Dogs
Injury Troubleshooting	p. 134
Treatment Suggestions from One Runner to Another	p. 137
Knee Pain
Outside of the Knee Pain - Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Shin Pain - ôShin Splintsö or Stress Fracture
Heel Pain - Plantar Fascia
Hip and Groin
Calf Muscle
The Clothing Thermometer	p. 143
Products That Enhance Running	p. 147
Epilogue: Credit Where Credit is Due	p. 157
Photo Credits	p. 158
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