“Will sport counseling help my performance as a runner?”
I'm 20 years old, and I'm wondering if I should undergo sports counseling to help my performance as a runner. I run track for my college. Do you think it'll help?
8 Answers
Have you first considered what is actually wrong with your performance? Psychologists usually deal with problems. Your running performance might not actually be a problem, athletic enhancements can be addressed via coaching, nutrition, and changes in fitness routine.
Most likely not at your level, but it can't hurt.
There are several factors that play a role in performance. Technique, training, diet, footwear, other (strength) training. Cadence, stride length/rate etc also play a role. Counseling may help a little but its not the first thing I would do. Join a runner's blog or local running club/triathalon, pick their brains.
I definitely think it is an option worth trying!
Dr. B. Buchanan, PhD
Dr. B. Buchanan, PhD
It can be helpful and worth a try. Look for a therapist that specializes in sports or performance therapy.
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Certainly it may help.
Absolutely
Review of this link will help you answer this question:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sporting-moments/201906/the-role-psychology-in-running
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sporting-moments/201906/the-role-psychology-in-running
