Strength Training for Distance Runners and Coaches' Guide to Sports Psychology

This chapter discusses the upcoming theme of strength training for distance runners in the scholar program and introduces the main topic of the episode, which is the coaches' guide to sports psychology. The speakers emphasize the importance of mental strength in addition to physical training and discuss the challenges faced by coaches and athletes in terms of performance anxiety, stressors, and psychological issues. They also explore the difference between practice and racing and provide insights on managing expectations and setting goals in sports psychology.