If you’re already pushing your physical training boundaries, it’s possible that adding visualization to your regimen can help you squeeze out that extra one or two percent on race day?
Well, it’s well-documented that most of the top athletes and runners in the world believe it helps.
So, today we’re going to be talking about all things visualization with one of the premier experts in the world, Dr. Jerry Lynch.
Dr. Lynch received his doctorate in psychology from Penn State University, and has done extensive post-doctoral work in the area of philosophy, comparative religions, leadership development and performance enhancement.
He is the author of twelve books that focus on coaching, leadership, spirituality of sport, warrior spirit, peak performance, and sports psychology.
If you’ve got a race coming up this fall, you’ll love the practical tips you can use to better utilize visualization and take your mental game to the next level.
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