{"product_id":"the-mindful-athlete-simon-tolson-9798293331420","title":"The Mindful Athlete: Presence, Power, and Performance in Track and Field: Harnessing Mental Focus, Emotional Balance, and Somatic Awareness Across All","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Mindful Athlete: Presence, Power, and Performance in Track and Field\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrain your mind. Transform your sport. Compete with presence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn track and field, performance is about more than times, distances, and medals-it's about showing up fully. \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Athlete\u003c\/i\u003e is a ground-breaking guide that bridges the gap between physical preparation and inner mastery. Designed for active athletes and coaches across all disciplines-sprint, distance, jump, hurdle, throw, and multi-events-this book offers a practical, event-specific approach to mindfulness in competitive sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on sport psychology, breathwork, somatic awareness, and real coaching insight, this book teaches athletes how to meet pressure, stay composed, and find clarity in the moments that matter most. Whether you're navigating pre-race nerves, recovering from injury, or striving for personal bests, \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Athlete\u003c\/i\u003e equips you with the mental tools to perform and live with deeper purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning five parts and twenty chapters, the book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMindfulness foundations tailored to athletes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMental techniques like visualisation, intention setting, and body scanning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvent-specific focus strategies for sprinting, distance running, hurdles, relays, jumping, and throwing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmotional regulation for competition, setbacks, and burnout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSustainable motivation, long-term development, and athlete identity beyond medals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes stories, science, and hands-on practices to help you bring mindfulness to the track-not as a trend, but as a mindset for lasting growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included are five practical appendices: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided mindfulness scripts for competition and recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSample pre-performance routines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreathing tools for nerves and pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecovery visualisations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflective journaling prompts for insight and growth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an elite competitor, a young athlete finding your rhythm, or a coach seeking better ways to support your team's mental game, \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Athlete\u003c\/i\u003e is your companion for cultivating awareness, resilience, and inner confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause in the end, the most powerful performance tool isn't gear, data, or training load-it's your ability to meet each moment with presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Tolson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798293331420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d","brand":"Simon Tolson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47427876716799,"sku":"9798293331420","price":17.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_df4554ba-16ef-490e-9c93-82e5336b37aa.jpg?v=1761582150","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mindful-athlete-simon-tolson-9798293331420","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}