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Lead Stories: Friday, November 21, 2008

Mental Fitness:
Mind Over Matter

Posted October 8th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by Jamal Walker

Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise

I recently came across this interesting article in the New York Times. It talks about mind over matter, how personal training sessions actually train your mind more than your body.

Mr. Fitzgerald, a 36-year-old running coach and racer who has written seven training books in the last four years, three for Runner’s World, gives unconventional advice. That is because his exercises are not meant to train your body. They are aimed at training your brain.

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Other stories of interest: January 9, 2007

Posted January 9th, 2007 at 4:00 AM by Allyson Rosen

Section: News & Results

From time to time TFS will try and highlight other stories that you might find of interest:

Free the Mind and Fewer Injuries May Follow — NY Times

Feel the anger (why snow is good for you)… — YourRunning.com

World Record Eludes Amputee Marathoner – CanadianRunner.com

Karnazes: All About Passion — RunAthena.com

Running sites you should visit — JustYourAverageJoggler.com

GPS addiction with Motionbased & Everytrail – Trail Runner’s Blog

Five Ways to Stay Motivated — EndurancePlanet.com

Why don’t people join running clubs anymore? — Gary Moller Online

Head for the hills — ThatsFit.com

A Bitter Pill to Swallow — Washington Post
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