Mindful Running by Mackenzie L Havey
'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 Discover how mindfulness can enhance your running and make you a happier, more fulfilled person. 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. 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. 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.
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
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
Mindful running has changed my life for the better – when I’m feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious, pulling on my trainers is my form of therapy. * Huffington Post *
Mindful Running is the bridge to using your body, mind and surroundings to get the most out of your running… -- Deena Kastor, Olympic medallist and US marathon and half-marathon record holder
From the very first page I was hooked. I loved this book. -- Terry Pearson, leading mindfulness instructor
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 *
Such a well written, well-researched and useful book, regardless of your running experience or ability. * Outdoor Fitness *
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
Mindful running has changed my life for the better – when I’m feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious, pulling on my trainers is my form of therapy. * Huffington Post *
Mindful Running is the bridge to using your body, mind and surroundings to get the most out of your running… -- Deena Kastor, Olympic medallist and US marathon and half-marathon record holder
From the very first page I was hooked. I loved this book. -- Terry Pearson, leading mindfulness instructor
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 *
Such a well written, well-researched and useful book, regardless of your running experience or ability. * Outdoor Fitness *
Mackenzie L. Havey writes about endurance sports, mind/body health and wellness and adventure travel. Her work has appeared in Runner’s World, SELF, Triathlete, TheAtlantic.com, ESPN.com, OutsideOnline.com and elsewhere. In addition to completing 14 marathons and an Ironman triathlon, she is a USA Track & Field-certified coach, an instructor in the Physical Activity Program in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota and has completed training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. She studied English at the College of St. Benedict and has a master’s in kinesiology with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology from the University of Minnesota. She lives with her husband, daughter and vizsla pup in Minneapolis, Minnesota. @mackenziehavey
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472944863 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472944860 |
| Title | Mindful Running |
| Author | Mackenzie L Havey |
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| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2017-12-28 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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