This text provides an in-depth look at the physiological and psychological aspects of running with strategies and tools for maximizing the mental side of performance. Linking the mental with the physical, it can provide runners of all levels with a path to create an enjoyable experience.

1999-06-28 An excellent, liberating book .

Many runners are obsessed with mileage, time spent on the run, heart rates, weight and body-fat percentages. It can be a soul-destroying business which grinds us down rather than builds us up. The authors present a programme based on relaxation, meditation and visualisations techniques which enables readers to re-think their notions of success in running. We are enabled to rediscover the joy which first attracted us to the sport. If you are a runner who is sure that there is more to your sport than pounding the pavements and staring at your watch, this could be the book for you.