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The Brave Athlete solves the thirteen most common mental conundrums athletes face in their everyday training and in races. You don't have one brain--you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits (good and bad). They fight for control all the time and that's when bad things happen; you get crazy nervous before a race, you choke under pressure, you quit when the going gets tough, you make dumb mistakes, you worry about how you look. What if you could stop the thoughts and feelings you don't want? What if you could feel confident, suffer like a hero, and handle any stress? You can. The Brave Athlete from Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson will help you take control of your brain so you can train harder, race faster, and better enjoy your sport. Dr. Marshall is a sport psychology expert who trains the brains of elite professional athletes. Paterson is a three-time world champion triathlete and coach. Together, they offer this innovative brain training guide that is the first to draw from both clinical science and real-world experience with athletes.

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"Lesley Paterson is one of the most mentally tough professional athletes I know, and Simon Marshall knows why. Their special sauce has finally been bottled and the strategies described in The Brave Athlete promise to help athletes of all abilities become dirty fast.-- ""Tim Don, World Champion triathlete"""

Lesley Paterson is one of the most mentally tough professional athletes I know, and Simon Marshall knows why. Their special sauce has finally been bottled and the strategies described in The Brave Athlete promise to help athletes of all abilities become dirty fast.-- Tim Don, World Champion triathlete

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Simon Marshall, PhD, trains the brains of endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts to become happier and more mentally resilient. Prior to brain-wrangling athletes full-time, he was a professor of behavioral medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and a professor of sport and exercise psychology at San Diego State University. He is currently the performance psychologist for BMC Racing, a World Tour professional cycling team. He is married to professional triathlete and three-time world champion, Lesley Paterson, a Godzilla of mental toughness but incapable of removing rotting fruit and dirty dishes from the foot-well of a car. He holds a bachelor's degree in sports science, a master's degree in kinesiology, and a PhD in sport & exercise psychology with a post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral science. He has published over 100 scientific articles, been the recipient of over $25 million dollars in research grant funding, and has been cited in the scientific literature over 10,000 times. Simon Marshall, PhD, trains the brains of endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts to become happier and more mentally resilient. Prior to brain-wrangling athletes full-time, he was a professor of behavioral medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and a professor of sport and exercise psychology at San Diego State University. He is currently the performance psychologist for BMC Racing, a World Tour professional cycling team. He is married to professional triathlete and three-time world champion, Lesley Paterson, a Godzilla of mental toughness but incapable of removing rotting fruit and dirty dishes from the foot-well of a car. He holds a bachelor's degree in sports science, a master's degree in kinesiology, and a PhD in sport & exercise psychology with a post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral science. He has published over 100 scientific articles, been the recipient of over $25 million dollars in research grant funding, and has been cited in the scientific literature over 10,000 times. Lesley Paterson is a three-time world champion in off-road triathlon, an Ironman triathlon champion, a professional mountain biker, endurance coach, and foul-mouthed Scotts lassie. Growing up in Scotland, Lesley was the only girl who played rugby in a club of 250 boys. Lesley's athletic journey is one of passion, grit, toughness, and an unwavering Braveheart spirit in facing fears, overcoming obstacles, and the importance of surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people. Lesley uses her bachelor's degree in drama and her master's degree in acting to better understand the emotional journey of the athlete and the importance of creating the athlete character you wish to become. Lesley Paterson is a three-time world champion in off-road triathlon, an Ironman triathlon champion, a professional mountain biker, endurance coach, and foul-mouthed Scotts lassie. Growing up in Scotland, Lesley was the only girl who played rugby in a club of 250 boys. Lesley's athletic journey is one of passion, grit, toughness, and an unwavering Braveheart spirit in facing fears, overcoming obstacles, and the importance of surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people. Lesley uses her bachelor's degree in drama and her master's degree in acting to better understand the emotional journey of the athlete and the importance of creating the athlete character you wish to become.

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