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Strong : A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You by Kara Goucher (2018, Uk-Trade Paper)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBlue Star Press
ISBN-101944515593
ISBN-139781944515591
eBay Product ID (ePID)240579395
Product Key Features
Book TitleStrong : a Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicGeneral, Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, Running & Jogging
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Self-Help
AuthorKara Goucher
FormatUk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight15 oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width6.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Produced byBlue Star Press
LCCN2018-276559
ReviewsIt's easy to assume that a two-time Olympian like Kara Goucher was just born confident, but it's reassuring to learn that it's taken years of discipline to achieve the level of mental strength that has led her to the highest levels of sport, as well as extraordinary success outside of competition. Through lively anecdotes, Kara gives tangible techniques that all of us can implement in our personal quests for improved confidence--in running and in our daily lives, too. Strong is inspirational, motivational, and most importantly, it's a practical guide for stoking our self-belief., "Goucher isn't just one of the most recognizable runners in America; she may be the best at cultivating a fan base." -- Runner's World "Ms. Goucher has helped ignite a recent resurgence in American women's distance running." -- The Wall Street Journal, It's easy to assume that a two-time Olympian like Kara Goucher was just born confident, but it's reassuring to learn that it's taken years of discipline to achieve the kind of mental strength that has led her to the highest levels of sport, as well as extraordinary success outside of competition. Through lively anecdotes, Kara gives tangible techniques that all of us can implement in our personal quests for improved confidence--in running and in our daily lives, too. Strong is inspirational, motivational, and most importantly, it's a practical guide for stoking our self-belief., I believe that most runners--both amateur and professional--can struggle with self-confidence. It's really interesting to learn about the power of our minds and to think how mental strength and well-being can impact performance. Kara's book has inspired me to work with my mind more often, and I will continue to come back to these words by Kara and her collaborators. This is truly an amazing book that will make you stronger not only as a runner but also as a person., Goucher isn't just one of the most recognizable runners in America; she may be the best at cultivating a fan base., With Strong, Kara Goucher elevates the athlete memoir, providing readers with more than just compelling anecdotes, but techniques we can apply to our own lives. In doing so, she becomes our coach, our champion--someone not just to admire, but to emulate. I love, love, love this book. It's intimate yet emboldening, aspirational yet useful. Strong is the perfect training companion. Thank you, Kara, for sharing these lessons with us., Kara Goucher is someone I've looked up to and admired for many years, not just because of her extraordinary running prowess and athleticism, but because of the difficulties she's overcome and the grace in which she's conducted her life. The principles Kara outlines in Strong are universal and can help anyone improve and get better, regardless of age or ability. Strong has both helped and inspired me, and I'm sure it will do the same for you., Equal parts inspiration and tactical advice that you can put into place immediately, Strong is the ultimate guide to dreaming big and reaching your goals--whether that's qualifying for the Boston Marathon or scoring the big promotion at work. I've admired Kara's luminous energy, grace, grit and many running accomplishments from afar for many years. Coach and author are natural roles for her: There is no better person to encourage you to power onwards and upwards with confidence., With Strong , Kara Goucher elevates the athlete memoir, providing readers with more than just compelling anecdotes, but techniques we can apply to our own lives. In doing so, she becomes our coach, our champion--someone not just to admire, but to emulate. I love, love, love this book. It's intimate yet emboldening, aspirational yet useful. Strong is the perfect training companion. Thank you, Kara, for sharing these lessons with us., High-achieving women in any field can find themselves drained as they try to outrace self-doubt. Kara Goucher offers techniques and tools for sustainability over the long haul, whether it's distance running or a different kind of professional goal.
Table Of ContentIntroduction: Meet Kara - Meet The Contributors - Preface - Intro Confidence Techniques: Mantra - Visualization - Social Connections - Setting Goals - Power Pose - Enclothed Cognition - Power Words - Positive Self Talk Confidence Essays Molly Huddle - Emma Coburn - Sally Bergesen - Robin Arzon - Christy Turlington Burns-Mary Wittenberg Your Confidence Journal Acknowledgements References
SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling author of The Longest Race shares her secrets to conquering self-doubt and improving performance in this empowering self-confidence guide Selected as an all-time favorite running book by the readers of Women's Running magazine. Mental conditioning is an important part of any athlete's training regimen. In Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You , two-time Olympian and New York Times bestselling author Kara Goucher opens up about her personal struggles with confidence and offers readers her best techniques for overcoming self-doubt so you can stay focused on your daily training routine and better mentally prepare for a race or your whatever you're hoping to accomplish. This comprehensive guide to developing confidence includes: - Stories from Kara's career and glimpses inside her personal confidence journal - Confidence Techniques and Guided Activities to incorporate into your own training, including: Positive Self Talk, Mantra, Setting Goals, Enclothed Cognition, Power Pose, Visualization Techniques, Power Words, and Social Connections. - Insights from inspiring women in the field of running and other Olympic athletes - Tools to start your own Kara-style confidence journal, with over 25 prompts to get you going In addition to Goucher's best tips and techniques, Strong also shares the real-life experiences of fellow athletes, including Olympians Emma Coburn and Molly Huddle, and New York Times best-selling author Robin Arzón. The book also provides perspective from two experts in the field of sport psychology, including Kara's own sport psychologist, Dr. Stephen Walker. " Strong is the ultimate guide to dreaming big and reaching your goals whether that's qualifying for the Boston Marathon or scoring the big promotion at work." --Liz Plosser Editor-in-Chief, Women's Health, The New York Times bestselling author of The Longest Race shares her secrets to conquering self-doubt and improving performance in this empowering self-confidence guide Selected as an all-time favorite running book by the readers ofWomen's Runningmagazine. Mental conditioning is an important part of any athlete's training regimen. In Strong- A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You , two-time Olympian and New York Times bestselling author Kara Goucher opens up about her personal struggles with confidence and offers readers her best techniques for overcoming self-doubt so you can stay focused on your daily training routine and better mentally prepare for a race or your whatever you're hoping to accomplish. This comprehensive guide to developing confidence includes- . Stories from Kara's career and glimpses inside her personal confidence journal . Confidence Techniquesand Guided Activities to incorporate into your own training, including- Positive Self Talk, Mantra, Setting Goals, Enclothed Cognition, Power Pose, Visualization Techniques, Power Words, and Social Connections. . Insights from inspiring women in the field of running and other Olympic athletes . Tools to start your own Kara-style confidence journal, with over 25 prompts to get you going In addition to Goucher's best tips and techniques, Strong also shares the real-life experiences of fellow athletes, including Olympians Emma Coburn and Molly Huddle ,and New York Times best-selling author Robin Arz n. The book also provides perspective from two experts in the field of sport psychology, including Kara's own sport psychologist, Dr. Stephen Walker. " Strong is the ultimate guide to dreaming big and reaching your goals whether that's qualifying for the Boston Marathon or scoring the big promotion at work." -Liz Plosser Editor-in-Chief, Women's Health, Women's Health Magazine: "Strong is the ultimate guide to dreaming big and reaching your goals ?whether that's qualifying for the Boston Marathon or scoring the big promotion at work." --Liz Plosser Editor-in-Chief, Women's Health Two-time Olympian, Kara Goucher, shares her secrets to conquering self-doubt and improving running performance using proven tools from the field of sport psychology. Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You includes tips, techniques, and real-life experiences from Olympians Emma Coburn and Molly Huddle, and New York Times best- selling author Robin Arz n. Strong also offers perspectives from two experts in the field of sport psychology, including Kara's own sport psychologist, Dr. Stephen Walker. This comprehensive guide to developing confidence includes: - Kara's stories, experiences, and glimpses inside her personal confidence journal. - Insights from inspiring women in the field of running. - Guided activities to incorporate eight confidence techniques into your own training, including: Positive Self Talk, Mantra, Setting Goals, Enclothed Cognition, Power Pose, Visualization Techniques, Power Words, and Social Connections. - Tools to starting your own Kara-style confidence journal, with over 25 prompts to get you started. Running is a head game. There are two options: Let your mind wander, or focus. To compete, you must focus. "Mental conditioning is an important part of an athlete's training regimen. Winning and losing are more a matter of mental preparation and toughness." -- Dr. Stephen Walker, Kara's Sport Psychologist
LC Classification NumberGV1061.8.P75G68 2018
