Peak Performance Psychology for Endurance Athletes

This book pulls fundamental theory and science-based practice together in a multidisciplinary psycho-physiological model: The Performance Space. Based on four theories, this model aids navigation through the interaction between Personality, Psychological Skills, Emotional Regulation and Self-Monitoring.

Lewis Walker, PhD is a UKA Level 2 Coach specialising in 800/1500m to 100K Road Ultra, including Mountain and Trail Running. He has worked with Great Britain representatives at World and European Indoors, Commonwealth Games, European U23 Track and Cross-country, World Mountain, World Ultra Trail and Road Championships as well as numerous Scottish, English, Irish and Finnish vests on track, road, cross-country, mountains. His athletes have recently set World Records (Master's 4x800m) and medalled in World Mountain and Trail Championships. He has a Master's degree in Elite Performance Psychology developing The Performance Space Model and is a former General Practitioner with a keen interest in Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology & Sports Psychology. He is also a podcasting co-host on the acclaimed long running Tartan Running Shorts podcast.

1. Introduction to the Performance Space Model 2. Challenge and Threat States in Athletes 3. Personality Speaking 4. Words that Influence Athletes Minds 5. Can You Believe It! 6. Goal-Getting: What do you Really Want? 7. Imagine This! 8. Yes But...It's How You Say It That Counts! 9. Are You In The Right State To Get It Done? 10. Staying on Track 11. Mindfully Hypnotic 12. Coaching Leadership 13. The Resilient Athlete 14. The Performance Space in Action: Case Studies