Mental Training for Runners : No More Excuses!

Content: Cover
 table of contents
 1 how to stay motivated
 2 how running changes your brain (for the better)
 3 the mind-body connection
 4 stress activates the monkey brain
 4.1 understanding the sources of stress and pressure
 4.2 diffusing stress and pressure
 4.3 tools that give you control
 4.4 the stress of top performance
 4.5 managing unresolved issues
 5 mental training strategies
 6 your motivation training plan
 7 no more excuses
 8 mental training programs
 8.1 mental training method 1 --
rehearsing success
 8.2 mental training method 2 --
magic words 8.3 mental training method 3 --
playing dirty tricks on the reflex brain9 mantras
 10 situations
 10.1 getting out the door early in the morning
 10.2 getting out the door after work, school, or a tough day
 10.3 finishing a tough workout
 10.4 i can do the next segment
 10.5 finishing a tough race
 10.6 coming back from an injury
 10.7 coming back from an illness
 10.8 coming back from an extended layoff
 10.9 coming back after a bad workout or race
 10.10 burning fat
 10.11 when a close running friend moves away
 10.12 managing tension myositis syndrome (tms) 10.13 reprogramming the monkey brain to use run walk run11 cognitive control over nutrition-fat burning
 11.1 who's in charge: conscious brain or subconscious reflex brain?
 11.2 tools that give you control over nutrition
 12 cognitive control over injuries
 12.1 exercises that can prevent and treat injuries
 13 training tools that manage and lower workout stress
 14 rehearsing the big day the final countdown
 15 inspirational stories
 15.1 billy mills
 15.2 racing cancer
 15.3 marathon records after age 80
 15.4 dave wottle: don't give up
 15.5 85 pounds lighter-inspired by a training group 15.6 lasse viren-when you get knocked down, get up15.7 145 pounds lighter
 15.8 overcoming an eating disorder
 16 the magic mile-your reality check
 16.1 galloway's performance predictor
 16.2 the leap of faith goal prediction
 16.3 magic mile time trials --
reality checks throughout the season
 16.4 final reality check
 16.5 use a journal!
 17 your journal-cognitive control over training
 18 smooth running form reduces pain and stress
 19 the drills
 19.1 cadence drill for faster turnover
 19.2 acceleration-glider drills
 20 hill training for strength and race preparation 21 the galloway run walk run method22 cognitive focus on adequate blood sugar = motivation
 23 troubleshooting
 23.1 dogs
 24 injury troubleshooting
 25 treatment suggestions from one runner to another
 26 the clothing thermometer
 27 glossary of mind-body elements
 28 products that enhance running
 28.1 other galloway books, training schedules, and gifts that keep on giving-even to yourself
 28.2 vitamins
 epilogue: credit where credit is due
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