Description
Written by a highly respected fitness journalist, Mindful Running offers an engaging and highly practical guide to how mindfulness can both optimise sporting performance and improve overall health and well-being.
About the Author
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
Reviews
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 *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472944863
Author Mackenzie L. Havey
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Bloomsbury Sport
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 152g