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The Happy Runner David Roche

The Happy Runner By David Roche

The Happy Runner by David Roche


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The Happy Runner breaks down the science of performance psychology, introduces training principles, and provides real-world success stories so readers can apply Some Work, All Play (SWAP) principles into their daily routines.

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The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer by David Roche

It's normal for a daily run to become somewhat of a chore. Finding out how to get out of the rut can be a challenge. Luckily, The Happy Runner has the answers for you. Authors David and Megan Roche believe you can't reach your running potential without consistency and joyful daily adventures. These can lead to long-term health and happiness. Guided by their personal experiences and coaching expertise, they help you learn exactly how to become a happier runner and achieve your personal best. The text uses proven coaching methods to teach you how to run faster, run longer and stay healthy. There are also real stories from successful athletes who have had personal breakthroughs as they learn to love the process of running. You will also learn how to adapt your running based on personal lifestyle and goals. As well as how to avoid setbacks from injury. Whether you're battling burnout, returning after injury or simply just new to running and want to enjoy it, the science-based guidance in The Happy Runner helps you get faster, go longer and live stronger.

The Happy Runner Reviews

I've spent years in a tumultuous relationship with racing and running. In The Happy Runner Megan and David Roche share the secrets to reformulating your relationship not just with running, but with life. --Amelia Boone, Spartan Racing World Champion In all my years as a professional triathlete I never had a coach who put my happiness first. I will be forever grateful that I found David and Megan. Find your happiness in The Happy Runner! --Charlotte Paul, Professional Triathlete, 2-time Ironman Champion The Happy Runner mind-set has really helped me to stop fixating on what I want to become and instead appreciate what I have. If we don't enjoy the process, strive in the difficulties, and embrace the mundane, we will be chasing a never-ending finish line, which can only end in defeat. Regardless of your profession or athleticism, this book will remind you that we are enough; we are awesome; and anything that we do on top of that is just extra icing on top of an already delicious cake. --Keely Henninger, 2018 Winner of the Lake Sonoma 50 Miler and Chuckanut 50K Megan and David capture the essence of good coaching in The Happy Runner by challenging runners to zoom out and take the long view of their running. From this vantage point, motivation, goals and process all fall into place. By coupling these foundational elements firmly to compassionate self-acceptance, they empower runners to run more joyfully and more successfully. Their enthusiasm for sharing this proven route to more satisfying running is evident on every page, and their expertise shines through their athletes' success stories. --Liza Howard, Four-Time Winner of USATF National Championships The Happy Runner is the best running book you'll ever read because it's about so much more than just running: love, death, and above all, happiness. --Clare Gallagher, Winner of the 2016 Leadville 100 Miler This book has kept me in the most contented, thoughtful, and kind company through endless hours and situations. It constantly helps me to 'zoom out, ' giggle, smile, and run with total freedom in my heart. --Meg Mackensie, Professional Trail Runner

About David Roche

David Roche started the Some Work, All Play (SWAP) team in 2013. He is a coach to some of the top trail runners in the world. He has been called one of the best ultramarathon coaches by several running media outlets. His athletes have won some of the biggest trail races, including the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run and the Hardrock 100. Megan Roche joined the SWAP coaching team in 2016. She was also named the USATF Women's Ultra Trail Runner of the Year in 2016. As well as this, Megan is a four-time national champion, North American Mountain Running Champion and a six-time member of Team USA.

Table of Contents

Part I. The Happy Runner Rules

Chapter 1. Embrace the Process

Chapter 2. Know Your Why

Chapter 3. Power Yourself With Kindness

Chapter 4. It's Not All Puppies and Unicorns

Part II. The Happy Runner Training Principles

Chapter 5. Principle 1: Easy Means Easy, Not the Absence of Pain

Chapter 6. Principle 2: Learn How to Run Fast Before You Practice Running Hard

Chapter 7. Principle 3: Build Strength From Speed

Chapter 8. Principle 4: Specificity Matters, but Less Than You May Think

Chapter 9. Principle 5: Healthy Running Is Active and Earned

Additional information

CIN1492567647G
9781492567646
1492567647
The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer by David Roche
Used - Good
Paperback
Human Kinetics Publishers
20190327
232
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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