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Runner's World The Runner's Brain: How to Think Smarter to Run Better by Jeff Brown, Liz Neporent
dentywebs's review
3.0
Good tips, but nothing earth-shattering. There’s definitely plenty in here that can help you run better, but I was hoping for more, especially in the sections about hitting the wall and dealing with obstacles.
kimberlydyer's review
5.0
If you like running and you like psychology, then this is a good book. If you're looking for great tips to make you a better runner, I'd just skim it. The parts about goal setting and visualization were the best.
bethgiven's review
3.0
This book had some interesting information on the "mental game" of running and offered some specific tips on conquering the psychological part of running challenges, like hills or "the wall." I appreciated the emphasis on doing things that help reinforce to your brain that you're a runner.
A quote I liked that I've found to be true:
"To run longer races like a marathon, it's all about enduring time ... for a 5K, it's all about enduring speed. The unique challenge of the 5K distance is that it's too short to be considered long distance and too long to be considered a sprint."
A quote I liked that I've found to be true:
"To run longer races like a marathon, it's all about enduring time ... for a 5K, it's all about enduring speed. The unique challenge of the 5K distance is that it's too short to be considered long distance and too long to be considered a sprint."
lambchops814's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This year I have two half marathons on deck, and as my first approaches I have noticed that I am very in my head. This book was super helpful with tangible ways to improve mental focus for running.
stephee's review against another edition
3.0
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Every now and then my enthusiasm for running wanes. Rather than give up, and lose the hard won fitness I've gained, I read a book about running and that usually motivates me to keep going.
There wasn't a lot that was new in here, but good to learn some tricks for the brain. I especially liked reading the stories included about elite runners. Nice to know they struggle at times too!
Every now and then my enthusiasm for running wanes. Rather than give up, and lose the hard won fitness I've gained, I read a book about running and that usually motivates me to keep going.
There wasn't a lot that was new in here, but good to learn some tricks for the brain. I especially liked reading the stories included about elite runners. Nice to know they struggle at times too!
rastephe's review against another edition
2.0
Despite the utterly ridiculous quote I will share, this book wasn't all terrible. It has good reminders to set goals both big and small, to use positive self talk, to identify oneself as a runner, and to visualize. Those are all a good idea, however much I hated visualizations with my high school cross country team.
This book, however, was way too long for the small amount of useful material inside, and one chapter on how to dress (? seriously ?) was laughable. If it'd been the first chapter, I'd haves chucked the book straight back to the library without continuing.
"Once you have identified the article of clothing that symbolizes what you hope for in your run, put it on. Accessorize with the complimentary hat, sunglasses, and even water bottle that most accurately match your desired state of being."
And now it's time to rest my own runner's brain so I can crush my 8 miler tomorrow. Look, it's working already. If only I knew my desired state of being - how ever will I choose my water bottle?
This book, however, was way too long for the small amount of useful material inside, and one chapter on how to dress (? seriously ?) was laughable. If it'd been the first chapter, I'd haves chucked the book straight back to the library without continuing.
"Once you have identified the article of clothing that symbolizes what you hope for in your run, put it on. Accessorize with the complimentary hat, sunglasses, and even water bottle that most accurately match your desired state of being."
And now it's time to rest my own runner's brain so I can crush my 8 miler tomorrow. Look, it's working already. If only I knew my desired state of being - how ever will I choose my water bottle?
morganlethey's review against another edition
4.0
Provided some great ideas about how to conquer some brain negativity!
intothestarrysea's review against another edition
5.0
If you like running and you like psychology, then this is a good book. If you're looking for great tips to make you a better runner, I'd just skim it. The parts about goal setting and visualization were the best.
jspotter's review
4.0
Not as much science as I would have liked, but good none-the-less. Clearly written, chatty in tone, a set of exercises for learning how to strengthen your runner's brain. Probably the most useful take-away for me came towards the very end: learn to reframe your thoughts about what it means to be successful.