Sports Mind

'If you carry on like this, you'll do nothing but play football and cricket all your life.' These were the exasperated words of Mike Brearley's mother, as he once again trod mud into the family home after a long day playing outdoors. They were also an unwitting but half-accurate prediction, for Brearley would become one of the most successful sportsmen of his generation by playing cricket for Cambridge, Middlesex and then becoming one of England's finest captains. But for Brearley, cricket wasn't just a physical activity, it was also an intellectual game.

Throughout history humans have been challenging themselves against each other. Who could be the fastest? The strongest? The cleverest? While this was going on some other people decided to create epic contests that were… well, a little bit more unusual. Welcome to the extraordinary world of competitions, introduced by podcaster and expert fact-finder Anna Goldfield!

In My Life and Rugby he tells his story for the first time, including the full inside story of England’s 2019 World Cup campaign. Since taking over as head coach of England in 2015, Eddie Jones has orchestrated a complete revival of the national team. He has won the Six Nations Championship back-to-back, including England’s first Grand Slam in a generation and their first-ever whitewash of Australia in their own backyard, as well as taking them on their longest-ever winning streak, matching the world record held by the All Blacks.

One of the top storylines from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics was the brigade of bandits from Australia throwing down at the freestyle park for the inaugural action-sports events—in particular the young gun from Logan City, Queensland, who took the gold medal off the table before his competitors knew what had happened. But there's been nothing easy about Logan's ascent to the top. A testament to dedication and self-discipline, artistry and courage, Logan Martin has set the bar for what it means to be an international extreme sports athlete.

In her book, The Healing Power of Running, Jennifer Bonn describes how running saved her mentally, physically and spiritually, and she has put together stories of other runners as a testament to how running heals. Jennifer also wants listeners to realize how accessible running is, and that everyone can adjust it to fit different goals and needs. Running can make you feel powerful, peaceful and hopeful, and the running community makes everyone feel accepted. The book also includes instructions on how to start a healing journey through running.

You can accomplish what you want. You can reach your dreams. Visualize a goal often enough and it will be yours. You have the innate capacity to transform your life. You have the power to achieve amazing results. And this audiobook will help you harness the power that is already within you. This audiobook will help you get what you want in an effortless, pleasant, and relaxing way. All you have to do is to surrender yourself to the potent guided visualization program and enjoy the comforting, soothing music in the background.

If you've ever wondered how you can get your entire family to enjoy something together, then you are in luck. This book brings you mind-blowing and fascinating facts covering every subject from animals to sports, science to delicious food, politics to celebrities, past history to future, and many more. This book will definitely help your kid in developing curiosity, devotion, and intellectual skills.

Sun Tzu was a famous Chinese general whose mastery of strategy was so exceptional that he reportedly transformed 180 courtesans into skilled soldiers in a single training session. While that episode was likely exaggerated, historians agree that Sun Tzu defeated the Ch'u, Qi, and Chin states for King Ho-Lu, forging his empire. With methods so powerful they can conquer an adversary's spirit, you can use Master Tzu's strategies to overcome any challenge, from warfare to self-defense to business negotiations.

After five years spent proving his innocence in a gambling scheme, Jimmy Doyle Walker is back on the field for the Washington Diplomats. Given one season to demonstrate he can still contribute to the team, he guards his secrets well, knowing exposure of his unorthodox sex life would create a career-ending scandal. When he meets Evelyn Gardner, she tests his resolve, and he risks everything to show her the delights to be found in his arms.

Apprenez à développer votre force mentale pour améliorer vos performances sportives. Vous savez que le mental possède une grande importance dans le sport. C’est pourquoi vous cherchez à progresser mentalement. Vous désirez travailler votre mental comme vous pourriez le faire avec votre physique. Si vous souhaitez apprendre à affronter les épreuves de la vie avec la stabilité d’un roc, vous allez devoir développer votre force mentale.

金メダルをとってもなお、僕が泳ぐのをやめない理由。全盲スイマー、木村敬一の努力と覚悟。

Wild camping is on course to be more popular than ever before, as many individuals, groups, and families will venture out to spend time away to enjoy the fresh air and nature. We want to show you how to camp safely and securely and to leave your campsite just as you found it, if not better. Take in new experiences to satisfy your physical and spiritual self and enjoy the relative freedom to choose a camping location that suits your needs.

Whether amateur or Tour professional, every golfer will experience that crucial moment when victory hinges on just one shot. Make it, they win; blow it and they will re-live the memory on the golf course for years to come. They have arrived at their personal moment of truth. The question is: can they handle it? The follow-up to his acclaimed Silent Mind Golf, this new book sees Robin Sieger explore the concept of choking and apply his easy-to-grasp mental conditioning techniques to help golfers at all levels perform under pressure.

An obsessed amateur golfer's autobiography, from discovering the great game as an adult in the deep South, to his trials and tribulations trying to find his game. Observations on golf culture, multiple swing methodologies, top instructors, and reflections from a real range rat!

Few people realize that mental exercises can help you control your thoughts, memories, and emotions. People do exercises for their muscles — why shouldn’t everyone do exercises for their mind? For a few minutes a day, mental exercises can help you fight the effects of modern daily stress on your mind and body, so that you feel calm, think clearly, concentrate longer, and do your best more easily. Would you welcome any changes in your life? There are real-life examples of how mental exercises can help you and your loved ones reduce stress; increase focus; improve creativity; improve ...

Sensei John Hanratty, 8th Dan, has been teaching Shotokan karate at seminars around the world for more than 50 years. In this compelling book filled with practical advice, narrated by the author, Hanratty shares how to develop the full potential of your mind and body. Part biographical, part philosophical, and part practical, this remarkable book is a must for martial arts practitioners and anyone wishing to build their strength and confidence.

Do you want to improve your golf game ? Conquering the six demons of your mind will help you push through barriers which have been holding back your golf game. If you feel improvements in your golf game are just not coming through as quickly as they should, it could be one or more of the six demons within your mind that are holding you back.

A book for all instructors and students of self defense who strive for excellence in their teaching and training. This book details all the essential elements of teaching combatives the right way so that you can get the results your students are looking for.

You can accomplish what you want. You can reach your dreams. Visualize a goal often enough and it will be yours. You have the innate capacity to transform your life. You have the power to achieve amazing results. And this audiobook will help you harness the power that is already within you. This audiobook will help you get what you want in an effortless, pleasant, and relaxing way. All you have to do is to surrender yourself to the potent guided visualization program and enjoy the comforting, soothing music in the background.

You can accomplish what you want. You can reach your dreams. Visualize a goal often enough and it will be yours. You have the innate capacity to transform your life. You have the power to achieve amazing results. And this audiobook will help you harness the power that is already within you. This audiobook will help you get what you want in an effortless, pleasant, and relaxing way. All you have to do is to surrender yourself to the potent guided visualization program and enjoy the comforting, soothing music in the background.