Magical Running : A Unique Path to Running Fulfillment
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1930499000 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 237 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
DAVID MARTIN: US Olympic Committee Long Distance Physiology Coordinator, USA Track & Field Long Distance Development CoordinatorBobby Mc Gee has come up with a splendid summary plan for running success -- PAUL CHRISTMAN: Editor of Running Stats International Results Newsletter, Author of The Purple RunnerHis seminars and his book, Magical Running: A unique path to running fulfillment will greatly benefit all levels of runners. -- COLLEEN DE REUCK: Two-time Olympian World Record Holder at 10-miles and 20-kilometers<
The book presents 12 key areas in which runners of all abilities learn about mental programming and are then guided in the design of their own individual mental strategy. The contents of the Magical Running fully reflect the mental preparation work the author has done with athletes throughout his career. All runnersfrom those who run around the block three times a week to aspiring OlympiansWILL find something in Magical Running that will carry them for the rest of their running days, and even beyond.. Magical Running can be used as affectively by high schoolers as it can by world-class competitors and every runner in between. Mc Gee has devised a simple, yet highly effective mental skills development system, which all runners can use to significant
Unique, invaluable reading for novice & expert runners. Midwest Book Review Magical Running: A Unique Path To Running Fulfilment focuses on the psychology and mind-set of running, not the physical training of the body. Author and running coach Bobby McGee draws upon his years of coaching an Olympic marathon gold medallist, world record holders, world champions, and other runners to provide unique and invaluable guide about the mental preparation, the "how to", of a runner's motivation. With a text replete with anecdotes in support of his concepts and exercises, Bobby McGee documents and illustrates that running success is as much a function of attitude and the mind, as it is of leg mus. Taking the next step. Bob Wojcik I have been running for nearly 30 years and in the last 3 have started doing Triathlons. To my suprise, I have become a competitive age grouper usually finishing top 3 at many events. I have been training hard on my swim, bike, run workouts doing all the things necessary to improve my times but, one area that I knew I needed work was on my mental toughness. This book has provided me with the tools I needed to make the next step. I haven't done all the drills it speaks of but, just having the awareness of the information has helped me push harder when things start getting tough. Definatley something you will wan. Truly Motivational for the Beginner Runner A motivational book which makes you realize the true meaning of running. Worth reading for any person looking to find a deeper meaning to your next running experience!
Bobby Mc Gee is a successful Olympic coach and author. . He is a feature writer and technical editor for Runners World Magazine (S. He has successfully coached beginners to Olympic champions for 18 years. Africa edition), and he has had his own coaching slot on a national television show. He has university honors degrees in Physical Education and Human Movement Studies, having specialized in exercise physiology and sport psychology. A renowned speaker in the fi