In the zone

Article Abstract:

Each competitive runner has a different mental state, a so-called zone, prior to a race that helps them reach their optimal level of performance. By monitoring their prerace mental state and their corresponding performance during a race, runners can pinpoint what their ideal zone is.

Author: Bloom, Marc
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1996
Psychological aspects, Cover Story, Running, Runners (Sports)

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Barrier breaker

Article Abstract:

Ashenfelter won the gold medal in the steeplechase during the 1952 Olympics. He set a world record with his time of 8:45.4, and his victory ended the domination of steeplechase that was maintained by Finnish and Swedish athletes.

Author: Bloom, Marc
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
Personalities, Steeplechase (Track and field athletics), Steeplechase (Track and field), Ashenfelter, Horace

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Shorter in the long run

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Television coverage of Shorter's 1972 Olympic victory in Munich, Germany, sparked public interest in running. He ran a relaxed race, took the lead at the 15-kilometer mark and won by two minutes.

Author: Bloom, Marc
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
History, Marathon running, 1972 AD, Shorter, Frank

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