Description: THE COMPETITIVE EDGE - Mental Preparation for Distance Running - by Richard Elliott From the back cover:"Winning runners are concerned not only with being in top physical condition, but also with being mentally prepared for training and competition. This handbook is packed with techniques, strategies, and tips that get you to lower your times by gaining control over the psychological factors with influence your running performance. Inside, you'll find out how to prepare yourself mentally for competition, eliminate the psychological barriers all distance runners encounter, and maximize your running performance under a wide variety of conditions.They Psychological Challenge in Distance RacingRaces - the Bad and the BeautifulReindeer MilkEast GermansPsychological Demands of the RaceA Runner's Best Friend and Worst EnemyFight or Flight or TightThe Lady Who Picked up the CarSpeed CityAcquiring the SkillOn-SiteOther MethodsMachinery of the Mind(Pay) AttentionI Think, Therefore, I Am...I ThinkEnhancing Your Attention and Thinking - Practice ExercisesProgramming Your ComputerWorkoutsRacesSignificant OthersAttention to DetailGreat ExpectationsDire ConsequencesThe Right StuffWhat Do you Do Prior to a Race to Get Psychologically Ready?What Do You Do to Deal with Nervousness and Pressure?During a Race, What do you Think About?How Do you Deal with Pain When it Comes in a Race?Assessing Your AbilityRunning Skills InventoryRunner's Information ProfileScrutinizing Your Workouts and RacesThe Competitive Edge Training LogRace EvaluationImplementing a Mental Training ProgramLooking for a Few Good Athletes?On the Difficulties of Grasping Smoke
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Ex Libris: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Ex-Library
Original Language: English
Book Title: Competitive EDGE : Mental Preparation for Distance Running
Author: Richard Elliot
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: General, Running & Jogging
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Year: 1986
Genre: Psychology, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages: 193 Pages