Running Mental

In this upbeat "reset" guide from the author of Sober Curious, a leading voice in the new sobriety movement walks through 100 days of discovering the joys of an alcohol-free lifestyle. Ruby Warrington's 2019 book Sober Curious was an illuminating conversation starter that asked you to consider...

"A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor . . . McDougall is a gifted storyteller who gets to the heart of the human-animal connection." --John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog From the best-selling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming story about...

There's no other book like this. Longtime running writer Scott Douglas marshals expert advice (including his own, cultivated from more than 100,000 miles of personal experience), and a growing body of scientific research to show how running can make us happier. How? Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart; science now shows it also helps develop a healthier brain. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, a consistent running routine can enhance the mental-health benefits of talk therapy, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Get A Good Running Start With This Clear-Cut Beginner's Guide! Recreational running has enjoyed a resurgence in the last forty years or so. A book simply called “Jogging” was published in the United States in 1966. It was so successful that recreational running began to pick up steam. During the 70’s, around 25 million people worldwide took up running for fitness and social recreation. Why did it become so popular? For starters I challenge you to find another form of exercise in which you can burn 100 calories in under ten minutes. Then there is the social factor; Running is an ...

Inspiration for the film "THE MENTAL MASTERY OF HITTING IN BASEBALL", Mind of a Superior Hitter: The Art, Science, and Philosophy takes an in-depth look into the key aspects of becoming a great hitter from a psychological, emotional and strategic perspective. The book is designed to enhance the intelligence of hitters in both baseball and softball on a level that is unprecedented. It includes quotes and advice from some of the top hitting coaches in the world, former professional players and prominent minds that have contributed to today’s leading hitting ideologies. Throughout, players ...

Where the Mind Meets the Miles: Finding Peace & Purpose One Run at a Time A motivational running book for mental strength, emotional clarity, and burnout recovery. Are you running to escape, or to arrive? If you’ve ever laced up your shoes in search of clarity, confidence, or calm, this book is for you. Whether you’re a beginner chasing peace of mind, a seasoned runner fighting burnout, or simply looking for more than medals and miles, Where the Mind Meets the Miles will meet you where you are. Inside you’ll find how running can: ✅ Turn stress, self-doubt, and burnout into ...

Navigate life's path, cultivate inner clarity, and experience soul-led growth as you build a relationship with your team of Spirit Guides—a universal team of lightworkers who provide guidance, comfort, and direction—through this detailed, inspiring and accessible book from author, teacher...

Every sports fan loves a great comeback. Is there a special quality shared by top athletes who triumph over great challenges? And can anyone acquire it? In The Comeback Quotient, celebrated sports writer Matt Fitzgerald supplies the answer to both questions. He identifies these mega-achievers of astounding athletic comebacks as "ultrarealists", men and women who succeed where others fail by fully accepting, embracing, and addressing the reality of their situations.

It's never too late to chase your dreams: Before she discovered running, Nita Sweeney was 49-years-old, chronically depressed, occasionally manic, and unable to jog for more than 60 seconds at a time. Using exercise, Nita discovered an inner strength she didn't know she possessed, and with the help of her canine companion, she found herself on the way to completing her first marathon. In her memoir, Sweeney shares how she overcame emotional and physical challenges to finish the race and come back from the brink.

A Raw, Unflinching Look at Grief, Strength, and Starting Over For anyone carrying grief, searching for meaning, or trying to keep going when everything has fallen apart. When Jen Hoye lost her brother Teddy to suicide, her world shattered. In the years that followed, she turned to writing, running, humor, and unfiltered advocacy to crawl her way out of the fog. Along the way, she found purpose in the miles, power in the storytelling, and community in the people who showed up to remember and fight beside her. This isn’t a self-help book. It’s a brutally honest memoir about grief, sibling...

Elizabeth Clor wanted nothing more than to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Dead-set on achieving this goal, she found herself bound up in a vicious cycle of perfectionism and anxiety that thwarted her at every turn, despite making significant gains in her physical abilities over seven years. Boston Bound is the story of how Elizabeth discovered that her own brain was the culprit, and explains the steps she took to completely overhaul her mindset about her running and her life.

Why are the most capable, intelligent individuals in the 21st Century running on empty? If you are a high-achiever who is consistently "crushing it" at work while feeling completely crushed inside, you aren't alone. You are experiencing the defining public health crisis of our time: The Burnout Epidemic. In Running on Empty, acclaimed author Brendah Ndebele exposes the "Curse of the 21st Century"—a toxic collision of hustle culture, weaponised technology, and the total collapse of boundaries. This isn't just another book on stress management; it is a diagnostic framework and a tactical ...

Ever wondered if you could run a half marathon? What it could add to your life, and how it could impact positively on your physical and mental health? Or maybe you have already run one (or maybe even a few) but it feels like the distance is out of your reach again because the challenges of life seem too overwhelming to add yet another thing to your plate? Dare you dream of such a thing? What if committing to and training for the 13.1-mile race distance was the ultimate act of self-care for us busy women? What if by putting your own needs first for a change, taking back some control, and ...

Miles to Mindset: The Transformative Power of Cross Country Running Cross country running is more than a sport—it’s a journey of mental resilience, physical endurance, and self-discovery. Miles to Mindset explores the transformative power of cross country, weaving personal stories, coaching wisdom, and scientific insights into an inspiring guide for runners of all levels. From the thrill of the first race to the challenges of marathon training, this book dives deep into the mindset required to succeed in the sport, the evolution of training methodologies, and the importance of recovery ...

From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from Born to Run, a practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's best Whether you're ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, Born to Run 2 is a...

Through a radical new approach to manifesting the life of your dreams, subconscious breakthrough coach Haley Hoffman Smith empowers you to embrace the potential within your own mind to unlock magical change in your world. “Prepare to have your life changed.” —Kathrin Zenkina, Manifestation...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Bella’s brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. A compassionate and important book’ Joe Lycett ‘Perfect for resetting a glum January mindset’ Alexandra Heminsley ‘My kind of role...

In this authentic, humorous debut novel about privacy, waking up, and speaking up, Senator Anthony Ruiz is running for president. Throughout his successful political career he has always had his daughter's vote, but a presidential campaign brings a whole new level of scrutiny to sheltered 15-year-old Mariana and the rest of her Cuban American family, from a 60 Minutes-style tour of their house to tabloids doctoring photos and inventing scandals. As tensions rise within the Ruiz family, Mari begins to learn about the details of her father's political positions.

An in-depth mental motivational audiobook for all athletes from Olympian Dr. Joanna Zeiger that offers game-changing strategies for programming your brain to achieve physical excellence. Champions, as the familiar adage preaches, are not born—they're made. Reaching the top of any sport, or any...

Stop Searching and Start Living Are you at the end of your tether? Maybe you’ve tried meditation, mindfulness, journaling, de-cluttering, chanting or a five-step miracle cure for burnout. Or maybe you just haven’t had the mental strength to try anything. You’re besieged by stress, overthinking and gnawing anxiety. Despite the shelves of books on stress management that abound, has anything succeeded in bringing you inner peace? Probably not. What if calm isn’t something you achieve, but something you receive—when you practice the art of letting go? This book reveals a gentle yet ...