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And yet it is one of the richest, most memorable experiences an athlete will ever know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome call it a natural high. Others refer to it as being in a zone. Whatever it's called, flow is an elusive and very sought-after psychological state that athletes, coaches, and sport psychologists have tried to understand, harness, and employ to their benefit since Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi first coined the term back in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, in the first book devoted exclusively to flow in sports, the pioneering legend Csikszentmihalyi and sport psychology researcher Susan Jackson attempt not only to explain the phenomenon but also to identify the key conditions associated with its occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a description of what flow is and is not. Flow is defined as a person's total absorption into an activity. While it is always a peak, satisfying experience, it is not necessarily associated with peak performance on every occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of the book delves deeply into the key factors leading up to and accompanying the flow experience. The authors also recommend certain actions on the part of the athlete or coach to optimize the conditions in training and performance that allow flow to occur. The book is full of vivid examples, captivating quotes, and revealing research findings that enhance the authors' clear and insightful text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sport setting is rife with opportunities to experience flow-be it in pick-up games or the Olympics. But until now, flow has been an infrequent, accidental, and even mysterious phenomenon to most athletes. With \u003ci\u003eFlow in Sports\u003c\/i\u003e, this optimal experience becomes both more familiar and more achievable. Get to know flow, and get into it. 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This landmark work is the first book dedicated to helping runners achieve the state of flow in competitive and training environments. You'll find comprehensive coverage of the phenomenon, unique practice exercises that stimulate its occurrence, and firsthand accounts from elite runners about their flow experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe psychological barriers associated with training and competition can be as demanding as the physical ones. 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