You don’t have one brain—you have three; your ancient Chimp brain, your modern Professor brain, and your Computer brain. They fight for control all the time and that’s when bad things happen...
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It turns out that science shows athletes really can "fake it 'til they make it!" Create your own sports alter ego and get started on becoming the athlete you really want to be...
Topics: brain training, mental training, sport psychology, The Brave Athlete
You don’t have one brain—you have three; your ancient Chimp brain, your modern Professor brain, and your Computer brain. They fight for control all the time and that’s when bad things happen...
In this short video, Lesley Paterson and Dr. Simon Marshall give a quick overview of the concepts covered in their new book, The Brave Athlete.
Bob Babbitt and the Tri Club of San Diego hosted three-time world champion triathlete Lesley Paterson and her husband, sport psychology expert Dr. Simon Marshall, for the first event in their Brave Athlete Tour.
Ever wonder why you leave a Facebook binge feeling worse about yourself than before? A lot of it has to do with impression management and how we perceive the lives of others...
Let's take a look at what's inside each chapter of The Brave Athlete.
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The Brave Athlete solves the 13 most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races.
Topics: body image, brain training, fatigue, injury, mental training, new VeloPress books, sport psychology, Spring/Summer 2017
See what professional athletes and experts are saying about The Brave Athlete, Dr. Simon Marshall, and Lesley Paterson.
Social media is littered with self-affirmation memes and silly cat posters that pretend the path to self-confidence is simple.
Sick of your pouty athlete?? C'mon, we know you are. Well, good news: there IS something you can do about it...
Assuming you show up physically prepared, mental errors are the biggest cause of bad races, and they are self-inflicted.
To form good habits, we need to design them with such conscious and deliberate precision that they are ready-made to run on autopilot. Here are the step-by-step instructions.
Want to get better and handling pressure? You need to practice.
The Brave Athlete mentions several smartphone apps that can help athletes focus or relax.
These are the books Dr. Simon Marshall recommends for improved brain training.
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Runners will be amazed at where a year can take them with help from the new, updated edition of the Classic Red Believe Training Journal.
Topics: Believe Training Journal Series, body image, crosstraining, dynamic stretches, female friendly, gifts, Lauren Fleshman, mental training, new VeloPress books, running log, running training, sport psychology, Spring/Summer 2017, training diary, training journal, training log, women specific, workout diary, workout journal, workout log, yoga for athletes
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Firebreather Fitness is Greg Amundson's program to help you get into the best shape of your life, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Topics: bodyweight exercises, core strength, CrossFit, mental training, new VeloPress books, strength and flexibility, strength training, weight training, Winter 2017
Confused about which Believe Training Journal is right for you? Use this helpful comparison guide to help you choose
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This stripped down Believe Logbook will help runners stay on track and prove that the work's been done.
Topics: Believe Training Journal Series, Fall 2016, female friendly, gifts, Lauren Fleshman, mental training, new VeloPress books, running log, running training, sport psychology, training diary, training journal, training log, women specific, workout diary, workout journal, workout log
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Compete Training Journal from pro runners Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-Dumas focuses on performance and the podium.
Topics: Believe Training Journal Series, Fall 2016, gifts, Lauren Fleshman, mental training, new VeloPress books, running log, running training, sport psychology, training diary, training journal, training log, workout diary, workout journal, workout log
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Professional runners Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-Dumas offer A Simple Guide to Race Strategy in this free download and preview of their upcoming book COMPETE Training Journal.
Topics: Believe Training Journal, Believe Training Journal Series, Fall 2016, gifts, Lauren Fleshman, mental training, new VeloPress books, running log, running training, sport psychology, training diary, training journal, training log, workout diary, workout journal, workout log
Dr. Simon Marshall trains the brains of endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts to become happier and more mentally tough.
Topics: cycling coach, mental training, sport psychology, triathlon coach
Knowing your runner personality can help you determine the best ways to train and race. To get a feel for which type best describes you, take this personality quiz from Believe Training Journal. Knowing your personal strengths and liabilities will help you maximize your ability.
In this chapter from the How Bad Do You Want It?, the entire running world expects University of Colorado cross-country running champion Jenny Barringer to win another NCAA title—including Jenny herself. But there's one problem: Jenny has perhaps forgotten how hard it is to win.
In this excerpt from How Bad Do You Want It?, pioneering American cyclist Greg LeMond races against the clock—and his rival Laurent Fignon—in an individual time trial stage of the Tour de France.
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HIT RESET is a yoga revolution that will make yoga work for you and your sport in just a few minutes each day.
Topics: 2016 Summer Olympian Sale, balance, core strength, crosstraining, dynamic stretches, female friendly, flexibility, indoor workouts, injury, mental training, new VeloPress books, off season, physical therapy, recovery, running technique/form drills, sport psychology, Spring/Summer 2016, strength and flexibility, strength training, stretching, yoga for athletes
Professional runners Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-Dumas share their hard-earned advice to help runners set achievable goals.
Now you can watch the thrilling races Fitzgerald describes in his new book, How Bad Do You Want It?, on this VeloPress playlist.
In this chapter from How Bad Do You Want It?, Ironman triathlon legend Paula Newby-Fraser has abandoned the training method that carried her to the pinnacle of her sport for a new and trendy approach: pile on the miles. Her ambition may bring her ultimate racing glory—or disaster.
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In How Bad Do You Want It?, coach Matt Fitzgerald explores some of the greatest moments in endurance sports to reveal new principles of sports psychology.
Topics: 2016 Summer Olympian Sale, book club pick, brain training, British cyclists, fatigue, gifts, mental training, new VeloPress books, sport psychology, sports physiology
Runners will be amazed at where a year can take them with help from the all-new charcoal edition of Believe Training Journal by professional runners.
Topics: 2016 Summer Olympian Sale, Believe Training Journal Series, body image, crosstraining, dynamic stretches, female friendly, gifts, Lauren Fleshman, mental training, new VeloPress books, out of stock, running log, running training, sport psychology, training diary, training journal, training log, women specific, workout diary, workout journal, workout log, yoga for athletes
Runners will be amazed at where a year can take them with help from the all-new lavender edition of Believe Training Journal by professional runners.
Topics: 2016 Summer Olympian Sale, Believe Training Journal Series, body image, crosstraining, dynamic stretches, female friendly, gifts, Lauren Fleshman, mental training, new VeloPress books, out of stock, running log, running training, sport psychology, training diary, training journal, training log, women specific, workout diary, workout journal, workout log, yoga for athletes
The introduction to his new book, How Bad Do You Want It?, Matt Fitzgerald shares how his own early racing career inspired his exploration of mental strength and spurred him to pursue a career as a coach and best-selling author.
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America’s leading expert on yoga for active people, Sage Rountree, shares her approach to practicing yoga every day in this colorful, lay-flat guide to yoga poses and routines.
Topics: balance, crosstraining, dynamic stretches, female friendly, flexibility, mental training, new VeloPress books, off season, sport psychology, strength and flexibility, stretching, yoga for athletes
Two-time Olympian Alan Culpepper trained alone and in groups. In this excerpt from his book Run Like a Champion, Culpepper shares his veteran tips for making the group run work for you instead of derailing your training.
Two-time Olympic runner Alan Culpepper shares the work/life and training balance strategies that helped him compete at the highest level--while raising a family.
Two-time Olympic runner Alan Culpepper shares the 6 sport psychology steps that helped him find running success at the highest levels of the sport.
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Alan Culpepper is one of America’s most consistent and versatile pro runners. Run Like a Champion explores how elite runners find their highest performance.
Topics: 2016 Summer Olympian Sale, book club pick, dynamic stretches, hydration, injury, mental training, new VeloPress books, Olympics, pretty much everything, running technique/form drills, running training, running workouts, sport psychology, sports nutrition, strength and flexibility, stretching, track workouts
Believe is a inspiring training journal for women who love to run—and those trying out their running legs for the first time.
Topics: 2016 Summer Olympian Sale, Believe Training Journal Series, body image, crosstraining, female friendly, gifts, Lauren Fleshman, mental training, out of stock, running log, running training, sport psychology, training diary, training journal, training log, women specific, workout diary, workout journal, workout log
The best scientific and real-world evidence indicates that the best way to improve your stride is not to think about it.
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One of America's top trail runners offers a comprehensive guide to training for an ultramarathon.
Topics: beginners, Hardrock, mental training, mountain running, new VeloPress books, running technique/form drills, running training, running training plans, sport psychology, trail running, trail running gear, trails, ultramarathon, ultrarunning, UltraTrail du Mont Blanc, Western States 100
Triathlon can be a healthy pursuit or it can take over your life. Jim Taylor, PhD, offers his guidelines for keeping triathlon healthy.
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Race announcer Jamie Smith and veteran road captain Chris Horner team up to deliver a master class in bike racing strategies and tactics.
Topics: 2016 Summer Olympian Sale, bike racing, bike racing strategy, book club pick, cycling training, mental training, Winter Reads
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Iron War is a riveting epic about how Mark Allen and Dave Scott drove themselves and each other through the most awe-inspiring race in Ironman triathlon history.
Topics: book club pick, gifts, Ironman, Kona, mental training, sport psychology, triathlon history, triathlon photography
This excerpt from RUN: The Mind-Body Method of Running by Feel introduces the limitations of training plans and the potential of learning to train by feel.
Jim Taylor, PhD is internationally recognized for his work in the psychology of endurance sport.
Topics: mental training, sport psychology, triathlon coach
Matt Fitzgerald is an acclaimed sports journalist, a certified sports nutritionist, and the author of numerous books on running, triathlon, nutrition, and weight loss.
Topics: journalist, mental training, running coach, sports nutrition, triathlon coach
Sage Rountree—America's leading expert on yoga for athletes—shows you the poses and practices for stronger, healthier running.
Topics: balance, core strength, crosstraining, dynamic stretches, female friendly, flexibility, indoor workouts, injury, mental training, off season, physical therapy, recovery, running training, sold out, sport psychology, strength and flexibility, strength training, stretching, The Athlete's Guide Series, yoga for athletes
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Iron War is a riveting epic about how Mark Allen and Dave Scott drove themselves and each other through the most awe-inspiring race in Ironman triathlon history.
Topics: book club pick, gifts, hardcover, Ironman, Kona, mental training, sport psychology, triathlon history, triathlon photography
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RUN will teach runners how to listen to their bodies so they can train in the most personalized and adaptable way and begin to realize their full potential.
Topics: book club pick, brain training, fatigue, mental training, run workouts, running technique/form drills, running training, sport psychology, sports physiology
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Athletes can gain the benefits of yoga using this book of routines organized around an athlete's typical problem areas of tightness and imbalance.
Topics: balance, beginners, core strength, crosstraining, dynamic stretches, female friendly, flexibility, indoor workouts, injury, mental training, off season, recovery, sport psychology, strength and flexibility, strength training, stretching, The Athlete's Guide Series, yoga for athletes
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Going Long is the most comprehensive guide to racing Ironman® distance triathlons ever written.
Topics: bike fit, book club pick, brick workouts, cycling workouts, half Ironman, injury, Ironman, Ironman 70.3, Joe Friel, mental training, older athletes, pretty much everything, recovery, running workouts, sport psychology, sports nutrition, strength and flexibility, strength training, swimming workouts, triathlon training, triathlon training plans
The only book to specifically equip young bike racers for competitive racing, Bike Racing for Juniors highlights the unique needs of young athletes.
Topics: beginners, bike fit, cycling training, cycling training plans, cycling workouts, juniors, mental training, sold out, sport psychology, strength training
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Yoga instructor and coach Sage Rountree shows how yoga can make you a better athlete.
Topics: balance, beginners, core strength, crosstraining, dynamic stretches, female friendly, flexibility, indoor workouts, injury, mental training, off season, recovery, running training, sport psychology, strength and flexibility, strength training, stretching, The Athlete's Guide Series, yoga for athletes
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This unique book provides in-depth, yet practical information and skills triathletes can use to master the challenges of the mind while increasing their enjoyment of the sport.
Topics: brain training, fatigue, mental training, Olympic-distance triathlon, sport psychology, sprint triathlon, triathlon training, TriGuide series
Thomas Prehn helps cyclists avoid common race mistakes and ride strategically.
Topics: bike racing, bike racing strategy, mental training, sport psychology
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