{"product_id":"the-psychology-of-running-paperback","title":"The Psychology of Running - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNoel Brick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStuart Holliday\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do people run? How can I improve my running performance? Will running help me feel better?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Psychology of Running\u003c\/em\u003e provides a unique insight into why running is such a popular form of exercise and competition. From evolutionary perspectives on why humans have needed to run and how our bodies have adapted for this function, to discussing evidence-based interventions that can improve running performance, the book delves into the psychological motivations and benefits of running. The book also considers ways in which running can be used for social change and life skill development, highlighting how such a simple activity can have benefits for our physical and mental health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding proven psychological strategies and techniques to help improve running performance and boost our individual self-belief, \u003cem\u003eThe Psychology of Running\u003c\/em\u003e shows us how we can enjoy running, no matter our age or ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoel Brick\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ePhD\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a lecturer in sport and exercise psychology at Ulster University in Ireland. He is a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a registered sport and exercise psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). He has applied his experience as a sport and exercise psychologist in a range of performance settings including running, cycling, Gaelic games, and Irish dancing. Noel's research interests include the psychology of endurance performance, with an emphasis on the psychology of long-distance running. His research also focuses on mental health in sport. Noel has completed over 30 marathons and ultramarathons, including the Marathon des Sables in 2012 and the Boston Marathon in 2022. Noel is also co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Genius of Athletes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStuart Holliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a registered sport and exercise psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) based in London. He has worked for over ten years in the field with Olympic, Paralympic, and Premiership squads and teams. His main interest is in endurance sports, and running in particular. He works in private practice with athletes at all competitive levels and is a keen club runner, competing across all distances up to the marathon. Stuart was a contributing author to \u003ci\u003eTouring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 164\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777871151392,"sku":"9781032068619","price":30.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2ebeafdff8c97b8319759389e8c3b395.webp?v=1780502682","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-psychology-of-running-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}