The Psychology of Running
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The Psychology of Running Dr. Daniel [email protected]
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About Daniel Married to Katrina and father to Charlotte (14 mos.). Huntsville native recently returned. Baseball fanatic and mediocre guitar player. Used to run five miles a day, recently re-discovered running. Member of volunteer medical staff for 2012 Olympics.
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Reflect on Past Victories-What is the hardest challenge you’ve faced to date? How did you overcome it?- You are unlikely to face any new challenges on race day!
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Visualize Success-Run the race in your mind.-- Review the course mentally, imagining yourself performing at your peak and enjoying the experience.
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Zone Out-Monks – 300 miles in 30 hours by fixating on distant peak/mantra-- Focus on something outside the pain and discomfort-- First 6 or so miles good for setting pace, begin disassociation as pain and fatigue become an issue
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Fake It-Do you smile because you’re happy or are you happy because you smile?-- Do you wince because you’re in pain or are you in pain because you wince?
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Be Purpose DrivenWhy are you doing this crazy thing? Purpose and “Flow.”
How can you package this sentiment in a short, repeatable way?
Develop your own marathon “elevator pitch.”
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Don’t Watch the Clock-How many of you have specific time goals?-- Loss of time is associated with “flow” – don’t impede getting in the zone!
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Mental Taper-How many of you will run 20 miles the day before the race?-- How many of you will overthink and obsess about the race?- Mental Fatigue = 640 vs. 754 seconds to exhaustion
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Have Fun!-“Self-rewarding experience” is part of what is necessary to be in the zone
-- Look for fun and funny parts of the race
-- Laugh, smile, enjoy the scenery, revel in being here
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GOOD LUCK
GOOD LUCK!