Training for a half marathon

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Brown, Charles H., Jr.

American Psychological Association

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical education and training--Psychological aspects.

Physical education and training.

Marathon running--Psychological aspects.

Marathon running.

Positive psychology.

Physical Education and Training.

Medical Subjects:

Physical Education and Training.

Genre:

Nonfiction films

Educational films

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 streaming video file (43 min., 13 sec.))

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] American Psychological Association 2011

System Details:

video file

Summary:

Dr. Charles H. Brown talks with a woman who is training for a half-marathon. She is interested in setting training goals, making a training plan, making sure she is motivated, and managing her training time. She also experiences race anxiety and wants help with that. Brown recognizes that she is in the "education" phase of her training and suggests a number of resources, including the Galway method of running. He also discusses nutrition and fuel needs during long-distance running. In terms of her race anxiety, he gives the client several strategies she can use, including shifting her focus during her runs

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