Psychology

"Who are you?" can be a tough question to answer.

One doctor shares what happens to our bodies when stress takes over and how we can best manage it.

Pain can be a performance ally if you take steps to manage your perspective on it.

Word cues: a simple strategy to beat back negative thoughts and keep yourself focused on executing your race plan.

We spoke with three sports psychologists about how to prioritize mental health alongside physical health.

Psychological skills training can significantly reduce stress and negative thoughts before and during a marathon — that’s important for your time, and for having a good time.

Jenny Simpson's final race as a college runner was a fascinating example of how the mind can limit the body.

The psychological characteristics that lead to over-reliance on data, and 3 ways to teach yourself how to trust your own perceptions and judgments more than you trust your watch.

Expert advice on understanding the emotions of injury and taking tactical steps toward recovery.