Books like Brain training for runners by Matt Fitzgerald
Drawing on recent exercise physiology research, running expert Matt Fitzgerald presents the first systematic "Brain Training" approach for runners of every age, background, and skill level. His eight‑point framework guides athletes to: resist fatigue, use cross‑training as cognitive training, master pacing, reach a state of focus, outsmart injuries, and fuel the brain for peak performance. The book delivers evidence‑based reasoning, real‑world examples, and insights from top distance runners, offering actionable advice that leads to tangible improvements in training and race outcomes.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Matt Fitzgerald
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Brain training for runners by Matt Fitzgerald are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to Brain training for runners (7 similar books)
"Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running program--in which you do 80 percent of runs at a lower intensity and just 20 percent at a higher intensity--is the best change runners of all abilities can make to improve their performance. With a thorough examination of the science and research behind this training method, 80/20 Running is a hands-on guide for runners of all levels with training programs for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon distances"--
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Kostrubala, on the verge of a heart attack in his mid-40's, takes up running as required exercise and finds he enjoys it very much. He offers advice and how-to messages to others who want to learn how running can impact their lives.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
If you're a runner, or would like to be one, The Runner's Handbook will answer all your questions. Fitness expert Bob Glover-who has trained thousands of runners-shows you how to devise a training program and keep at the top of your form.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex HutchinsonThe New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition by Matt Fitzgerald
Run Sensitive: A Step-by-Step Guide to Relief from Running Injuries by Kelly Starrett
The Competitive Runner’s Training Bible by Bob Larsen
Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide to Running Ultramarathons by Bryon Powell
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Great Race the Switches Everything You Thought You Knew About Running by Chris McDougall
The Science of Running: How to Find Your Limit and Train to Maximize Your Performance by Steve Magness
The Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack
Running Workshops and Mental Strategies by George Dearnley
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson
The New Toughness Training for Sports: Mental Emotional Physical Conditioning from America’s Premier Performance Coach by Jason Selk
Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness
Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack
Sport Psychology for Coaches by Damon P. S. Clarke
The Mental Edge: Skills for Personal and Professional Success by Ken Ramon
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. Grover with Shari Wenk
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey
Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool
Perform Under Pressure: How to Prepare, Perform, and Prevail When It Matters Most by Jim Loehr
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!