Zen and the Art of Running : The Path to Making Peace with Your Pace

__All that I am, I am because of my mind.__~ Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track & fieldAll runners strive to get in the “zone,” but here they'll learn to enter the Zen “zone”! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you will discover you can run longer, faster, and harder. This book shows how to align body and mind for success on-and off-the track! Iron Man triathlete and philosophy professor Larry Shapiro coaches you to: * Walk the talk: Get out and run * Practice mindfulness: Train harder * Visualize success: Race the Zen way * Accept and let go: Cope peacefully with injuries and aging Complete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques, this guide inspires seasoned runners and first timers alike to pound the path to enlightenment-one stride at a time! All that I am, I am because of my mind. ~ Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track & field All runners strive to get in the “zone,” but here they'll learn to enter the Zen “zone”! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you will discover you can run longer, faster, and harder. This book shows how to align body and mind for success on-and off-the track! Iron Man triathlete and philosophy professor Larry Shapiro coaches you to: Walk the talk: Get out and run Practice mindfulness: Train harder Visualize success: Race the Zen way Accept and let go: Cope peacefully with injuries and aging Complete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques, this guide inspires seasoned runners and first timers alike to pound the path to enlightenment-one stride at a time! All that I am, I am because of my mind. --Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track & fieldAll runners strive to get in the'zone,'but here they'll learn to enter the ZEN'zone'! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you will discover you can run longer, faster, and harder. This book shows how to align body and mind for success on - and off - the track! Iron Man triathlete and philosophy professor Larry Shapiro coaches you to:Walk the talk: Get out and runPractice mindfulness: Train harderVisualize success: Race the Zen wayAccept and let go: Cope peacefully with injuries and agingComplete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques, this guide inspires seasoned runners and first timers alike to pound the path to enlightenment—one stride at a time! All runners strive to get in the "zone," but here you'll learn to enter the ZEN "zone"! By adopting Buddha's mindful approach, you'll discover that you can run longer, faster, and harder. Zen and the Art of Running shows you how to align body and mind for success on -- and off -- the track! Iron Man triathlete and philosophy professor Larry Shapiro coaches you to get out and run, train harder, and race the Zen way. Complete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques, this right action guide will inspire you -- whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport -- to pound the path to enlightenment, one stride at a time. (text above is from the back cover of the book) Draws on Zen philosophies to counsel runners on how to achieve better results by aligning the body and mind for success, providing case testimonials while providing coverage of topics ranging from staying committed and training mindfully to visualizing goals and accepting limitations. Original. Complete with case studies, testimonials, and training techniques, this guide inspires seasoned runners and first timers alike to pound the path to enlightenmentaone stride at a time