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The Psychology of Athletes
Mo Farah says he studies his opponents and knows what they are going to do. He also works with a sports psychologist, as does many people in the sport. Do you work with mind coaches or are you just in a position now where you know yourself? You have to be able to study your opponent but not make it too complicated - there's a lot going on when you're racing. AJ: I think over the years, like, we're lucky enough,. so in terms of obviously in the sport, you can work with people. But you have to work with people that understand and be honest to you.