
Mindful Running
MacKenzie L. Havey
(Author)Description
Written by a highly respected fitness journalist, Mindful Running offers an engaging guide to how mindfulness can both optimize your runs and improve general health and well-being.
Mindful Running brings together scientific research, expert analysis, and elite athlete contributions to reveal how relating to your mind, body, and surroundings in a new way can help you run longer and faster, as well as offer a boost to your overall mental, emotional, and physical health.
By applying mental fitness training to your running regime, you tap into a powerful mind-body connection that not only optimizes sporting performance, but also boosts happiness both on and off the running trails.
Devised with both the competitive and everyday runner in mind, Mackenzie L. Havey introduces an innovative, approachable, and authoritative guide designed to increase self-awareness, develop concentration, and improve endurance. Not only does this have the potential to translate into better running, it can also play a role in training you to endure life's challenges with greater ease and find joy in all things big and small. Mindful Running is a total body and mind fitness regime.
Product Details
Publisher | Bloomsbury Sport |
Publish Date | October 10, 2017 |
Pages | 208 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781472944863 |
Dimensions | 7.8 X 128.5 X 0.5 inches | 0.3 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
“A must-read for anyone looking to improve performance and add richer meaning to the sport, activity, and art of running.” —Dean Karnazes, ultra-marathoner and New York Times bestselling author
“Mindful Running is the bridge to using your body, mind, and surroundings to get the most out of your running.
” —Deena Kastor, Olympic medalist and US marathon and half-marathon record holder
“In this age of distraction, we would all benefit from being more present more often. Mackenzie L. Havey shows how and why to achieve this goal in your running, and how that practice can benefit you in your non-running hours.” —Scott Douglas, RUNNER'S WORLD contributing editor
“From the very first page I was hooked. I loved this book.” —Terry Pearson, leading mindfulness instructor
“If you have a thirst for knowledge of all-things-running, this is the book for you.” —Outdoor Fitness
“Running Book of the Year 2017 shortlist” —Running Awards
“A great read for anyone who, like us, struggles to fit running in around work and life, by explaining the benefits of taking the time out and running more mindfully, which has a great, positive impact on all areas of your life.” —Run Deep Magazine
“Best for: Everyone who likes to run, whatever their level.” —Health and Fitness
“With chapters covering focus, flow and racing, and more, plus 15 mindfulness exercises to boost your performance and prevent injury, this book is suitable for all runners.” —Health & Fitness
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