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

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 day4 debrief chapters + crosswords to turn insight into practical takeawaysA/B/C/D check-ins so readers can spot their own habits without judgment1 scoreboard to reveal your runner profile1 Rearview Mirror reflection section5 runner profiles + a “Next 14 Days” micro-plan to test one change immediatelyglossary of runner mindset termsProven MINDSET frameworksBeyond 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 anywayCBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): tools for reframing thoughts, spotting distortions, interrupting comparison spirals, and thinking more clearly under pressureDBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): tools for distress tolerance, impulse control, and emotion regulation when fatigue, frustration, or race-week nerves try to take overMindfulness: tools for attention control, present-moment focus, and staying steady on race day instead of getting dragged around by panic or noiseNo 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 calmHalf marathon and 10K runners: perfect for runners who want to stop turning every run into a test and start building repeatable fitnessMasters runners (40+/50+/60+): a mindset-friendly approach that supports recovery, smart effort-based pacing and staying healthy while still feeling strongAmbitious runners chasing a PR / personal best: a great companion to any marathon training book or coaching plan, focused on improving mental training marathonGift-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 planA perfect gift for runnersLooking 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 & marathonersBirthday gifts for runners (men or women)Father’s Day gifts for dads who runMother’s Day gifts for moms who runA “you’ve got this” surprise before a marathon, half marathon or 10kA thoughtful marathon runner gift, marathon finisher gift, or runner gift for any distanceIf 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! Read more