Dr. Joggle & Mr. Stride's Slightly Irreverent Guide to the Psychology of Running: How To Master Marathon Mental Training Skills & Mindfulness Techniques to Balance Your Two Inner Voices
Language: English
Published by Run.Stoic.Strides, 2026
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- Title
- Dr. Joggle & Mr. Stride's Slightly Irreverent Guide to the Psychology of Running: How To Master Marathon Mental Training Skills & Mindfulness Techniques to Balance Your Two Inner Voices
- Author
- Run.Stoic.Strides
- Publisher
- Run.Stoic.Strides
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9791097924058
Every runner has two voices.
One wants consistency, patience and smart recovery. The other wants proof speed and “just one more”. Dr. Joggle & Mr. Stride turns the classic Jekyll-and-Hyde idea into a funny-but-useful running mindset book: 32 “Patterns” that capture what really goes on in a runner’s head during training, fatigue and race-week chaos.
It's NOT a strict marathon training plan.
It’s NOT a boring sports psychology textbook.
It’s NOT a rigid “how to run a marathon” manual.
So WHAT’s inside?
- 32 runner psychology Running Patterns across: training, metrics / comparison, recovery / fueling, race week / race day
- 4 debrief chapters + crosswords to turn insight into practical takeaways
- A/B/C/D check-ins so readers can spot their own habits without judgment
- 1 scoreboard to reveal your runner profile
- 1 Rearview Mirror reflection section
- 5 runner profiles + a “Next 14 Days” micro-plan to test one change immediately
- glossary of runner mindset terms
Proven MINDSET frameworks
Beyond the humor, it is grounded in 4 evidence-based approaches used in the performance psychology of running, adapted to runner language:
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): tools for values, consistency and follow-through, when motivation drops and you need to do the right run anyway
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): tools for reframing thoughts, spotting distortions, interrupting comparison spirals, and thinking more clearly under pressure
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): tools for distress tolerance, impulse control, and emotion regulation when fatigue, frustration, or race-week nerves try to take over
- Mindfulness: tools for attention control, present-moment focus, and staying steady on race day instead of getting dragged around by panic or noise
No complex theory, only recognizable runner situations you can spot quickly & use immediately in training, recovery or racing.
WHO is it for?
- First-time marathoners and beginner runners: the runner who receives it gets clarity without being talked down to, plus simple marathon mindset tools for staying calm
- Half marathon and 10K runners: perfect for runners who want to stop turning every run into a test and start building repeatable fitness
- Masters runners (40+/50+/60+): a mindset-friendly approach that supports recovery, smart effort-based pacing and staying healthy while still feeling strong
- Ambitious runners chasing a PR / personal best: a great companion to any marathon training book or coaching plan, focused on improving mental training marathon
- Gift-givers who want something that will actually be used: practical, funny and meaningful, without needing to know the runner’s shoe size, pace or exact training plan
A perfect gift for runners
Looking for a gift for a runner but not sure what to offer? This book works because it’s about the runner’s mind, the part that shows up in every run, but often neglected.
Great for:
- Christmas gifts for runners & marathoners
- Birthday gifts for runners (men or women)
- Father’s Day gifts for dads who run
- Mother’s Day gifts for moms who run
- A “you’ve got this” surprise before a marathon, half marathon or 10k
- A thoughtful marathon runner gift, marathon finisher gift, or runner gift for any distance
If you want a running book supporting your marathon mental preparation & improve marathon training motivation:
→ tap “Read Sample” to explore the full Table of Contents and see why it was built for you!
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