Endurance performance in sport : psychological theory and interventions / edited by Carla Meijen.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to "Endurance performance in sport : psychological theory and interventions" / Carla Meijen and Samuel Marcora -- Psychobiology of fatigue during endurance exercise / Samuele Marcora -- Exercise-induced pain : a psychophysiological perspective / Lex Mauger -- Decision-making, pacing and performance in endurance sport / Dominic Micklewright -- Regulating emotions to go faster! / Andrew M. Lane, Daniel T. Robinson, and Ross Cloak -- Meta-cognitive processes in the self-regulation of endurance exercise / Noel Brick, Mark Campbell, and Christian Swann -- Self-efficacy and endurance performance / Paul Anstiss -- Attentional focus and cognitive strategies during endurance activity / Noel Brick, Tadhg MacIntyre, and Linda Sch�ucker -- Goal striving and endurance performance / Wanja Wolff, Maik Bieleke, and Julia Sch�uler -- The theoretical and applied implications of using imagery to improve the performance and well-being of endurance performers / Sheree McCormick, Francesco Di Gruttola, and Maurizio Bertollo -- Self-talk and endurance performance / Alister McCormick and Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis -- Mindfulness in endurance performance / Emilie Thienot and Danielle Adams -- Clinical issues in endurance performance / Jennifer E. Carter and James Houle -- Application to recreational settings : working with the public, psyching team activities and suggestions / Chelsi Day -- Pursuing the next challenges : directions for research on the psychology of endurance performance / Carla Meijen and Alister McCormick.

"Athletes participating at all levels of endurance performance can relate to the impact of psychological factors. Whether it be exercise-induced pain, self-belief, anxiety, sticking to a pacing strategy, or focusing on internal or external influences, there are a vast number of issues which can affect endurance. Bringing together experts in endurance performance from around the world, this is the first text to provide a detailed overview of the psychology of endurance performance with an emphasis on research or applied focus, including both main theoretical models as well as how interventions can support an athlete's efficacy and well-being. The authors look at regulatory processes around pain, decision-making, emotions and meta-cognition, before a range of cognitive strategies, including using imagery, self-talk and mindfulness techniques, are examined. With a final section of the book outlining issues related to mental health that are relevant to endurance performance, the book shows that the future of research and application of psychological theory in endurance performance in sport is bright and thriving. Aimed at students, researchers, coaches and athletes themselves, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to better understand how our minds experience endurance in performance arenas, and what techniques work better to make us more efficient"-- Provided by publisher.