Mindful Running by Havey, Mackenzie L. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Half-Title Dedication Title Contents Preface Introduction 1 The Science of Mindfulness and Running

The Miracle of Neuroplasticity Mindful Movement for Brain-Body Fitness Running for Joy A Performance-Enhancing Mindset

2 Getting Started: Building a Foundation of Authenticity

Mindful Motivation Setting True North Goals Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals Mindful Running Rules of Engagement

3 Step One: Focus

Dropping In Focus: Environment Focus: Body The Running Gait Cycle Kinesthetic Awareness and Proprioception Breathing and Rhythm Focus: Mind

4 Step Two: Fathom

Gathering Beta Suffering: What Doesn’t Kill Us Action Items Fatigue: Mind Over Matter Action Items Stress: Getting Hijacked Action Items Negative Self Talk: The Devil on Your Shoulder Action Items Boredom: Embracing Ennui Action Items Attachment: Clinging, Craving, and Hoarding Action Items Brainstorming: Adjusting Your Weathervane Action Items

5 Step Three: Flow

Feeling the Flow In the Zen: From the Mouths of the Pros How Flow Enhances Enjoyment, Performance, and Meaning Finding Flow Action Items

6 Mindful Racing

Routine Matters Mindful Warm-Up Gun Time Race Environment Mindful Race Strategy Listening to Your Body Your Racing Mind Mindful Post-Race Plan Practice Gratitude Accept Things as They Are Reflect on Results Shift Gears

7 Bonus: Fusion

Flexibility leads to ease Stress is stress Anxiety doesn’t need to rule the day Thoughts precede action Life is all about perspective Curiosity is key Pain is perceived Running connects us Things are in constant flux Suffering can be a catalyst for gratitude Happiness is a skill

8 Putting Mindfulness into Practice

Mindful Running Quick-Start Step One: Focus Step Two: Fathom Step Three: Flow Mindful Yoga Basic Seated Mindfulness Meditation Basic Walking Mindfulness Meditation Mindful Brick Workout Mindfulness Hacks Mindful Moments Seeing Blue Mindful Memo Jitter Jar Gratitude Bottle

Acknowledgements About the Author Resources

Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8

Index Praise for Mindful Running Copyright