**“Highlights the mental strategies elite athletes employ to get an edge on their competition.”—The New York TimesWith an all-new foreword: competition-tested cognitive strategies to help triumph over any obstacle**If you ask research psychologist Noel Brick and bestselling fitness writer Scott Douglas, the “dumb jock” stereotype is way out of bounds. No world-class athlete succeeds without a strong mental game, including unique ways of analyzing situation...

Why do people run? How can I improve my running performance? Will running help me feel better?The Psychology of Running provides a unique insight into why running is such a popular form of exercise and competition. From evolutionary perspectives on why humans have needed to run and how our bodies have adapted for this function, to discussing evidence-based interventions that can improve running performance, the book delves into the psychological motivations and benefits of...

"Highlights the mental strategies elite athletes employ to get an edge on their competition."— The New York TimesWith an all-new foreword: competition-tested cognitive strategies to help triumph over any obstacleIf you ask research psychologist Noel Brick and bestselling fitness writer Scott Douglas, the "dumb jock" stereotype is way out of bounds. No world-class athlete succeeds without a strong mental game, including unique ways of analyz...