The Unconventional Running Coach

My Score :  Coverage : Mental Training  Summary: Some powerful mind play here that expands on Alia Crum's TED talk, worth it if you want more detail. Has some overlap with the confident mind and think these 2 books combined make for a powerful mental training combo.  Review : This book, as you might expect, is about Expectations and the impact that can have with the mind body link. Think to the work I have discussed from Alia Crum , this is basically a book explaining that work in more detail along with practical examples of how to use it. Of course part of the benefit of this book is that in understanding the expectation effect you can benefit more from the expectation effect because you that is, at least in part what the mind body connection relies on.  Now, as I understand it, you can't of course make your mind do stuff to your body that it isn't capable of doing but the books outlines experiments / cases where the brain has been tricked into releasing opioids...

Like many I am sure I first came across the work by Amy Cuddy through her TED Talk, linked to below, and thought this could be great for pre race routines. A way to focus, be in the moment and raise testosterone. Just need to use power poses. Well I have just finished her book and it has some interesting points but most probably don't need to read it. My Score: 6/10 Key things covered: Power poses and how to be at your best. Amy Cuddy's "Presence" is a potent cocktail of science, self-help, and personal anecdotes that explores the fascinating link between body language and our inner potential. It delves into how small tweaks in our posture and movement can dramatically impact how we feel, how others perceive us, and ultimately, how we perform in all facets of life. Strengths: Science-backed approach: Cuddy seamlessly blends research and relatable examples, illustrating the power of body language through studies and compelling stories. This creates a solid founda...

Dr. Alia Crum, a Stanford University psychology professor, explores the fascinating intersection of our "minds over matter" concept and its real-world effects on things like health, performance, and even the food we eat. Her research delves into the power of our beliefs and mindsets to influence our physiological responses and ultimately shape our outcomes. Here are some key areas of Dr. Crum's work: Mindset and Food Choice s: Dr. Crum's research has shown that our beliefs about food can significantly impact how our bodies react to it. For example, in one study, participants who were told they were eating a "healthy" milkshake (even though it had the same calorie content as a "indulgent" one) experienced lower levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin and felt more satisfied afterward. This suggests that simply believing something is healthy can trigger positive physiological changes. Mindset and Stress : Dr. Crum has also studied how our mindsets can i...