Strong: A Confidence Journal For Runners And All Brave Women

Kara Goucher—two-time Olympian, World Champion runner, and most influential Female Running Personality—shares her practice of keeping a confidence journal in Strong: A Confidence Guide For Runners and All Brave Women. Although often overlooked, mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation when it comes to readying for a race. Every night, after Kara writes in her training log, she also writes a sentence or two in her personal Confidence Journal. Before a big race, the confidence journal serves as a tangible reminder of the hard work, setbacks, comebacks, and lessons learned along the way.

Licensed professional counselor and sport psychology consultant, Adrienne Langelier introduces nine "Techniques for Confidence," including mantras, social connection, power words, and more. Adrienne Langelier specializes in helping athletes to meet their potential and become their best selves using current and research-supported techniques. She works with athletes of all levels, including several elite NCAA athletes and Olympic trial contenders.

And of course, Kara's confidence and personality shine through with stories, tips, and quotes about confidence. Strong includes space for 365 (undated) entries so readers can build and benefit from their own practice of keeping a confidence journal. For runners, this journal serves as another tool to increase performance and encouragement to be their best, most confident selves!