Alissa McKaig and the the mental game of distance running

Jan 13, 2013

At any point during a race, someone might have a mental moment of weakness. Alissa McKaig explains that she's been working on that aspect for the past few years by thinking about "wanting the ball." How does this basketball analogy work for running? It's all about putting yourself in the position to do well, instead of passing away the ball.

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Alissa McKaig running first marathon since Olympic Trials

Apr 12, 2013



4:55

2013 BAXC Women's 6k Race Highlights

Jan 14, 2013



2:46

Alissa McKaig and the the mental game of distance running

Jan 13, 2013



1:20

Alyssa McKaig preps for USATF XC with 3rd place finish at 2013 BAXC

Jan 13, 2013



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Alissa McKaig Pre Trials Tune up in 5k at 2012 adidas Grand Prix

Jun 9, 2012



5:02

W 1500 Invite (Sarah Bowman 4:13, 2012 Music City Distance Carnival)

Jun 4, 2012



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Women's Elite Race (Dibaba 15:01) - 2012 Carlsbad 5000

Apr 1, 2012



2:13

Alissa McKaig transitioning from marathon back to shorter distances at 2012 Carlsbad 5000

Apr 1, 2012



4:51

Alissa McKaig of Zap Fitness letting go

Jan 19, 2012



8:12

RUN JUNKIE: Oly Trials, Sheep Shearing & a lot of Robbies

Jan 17, 2012



3:04

Alissa McKaig 5min PR and 8th at 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials

Jan 14, 2012



1:40

Team USA Marathoners Alissa McKaig, Kathy Newberry and Zolia Gomes with words of wisdom before the Media 800 Daegu 2011

Sep 3, 2011



16:45

W 5k H04 (fastest, Areson)

Feb 11, 2011



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Alissa McKaig, 6th Senior Women - 2011 USATF Cross Country Championships

Feb 5, 2011



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Alissa McKaig (4th place) after the 2011 Bay Area Cross Challenge

Jan 16, 2011