Hi we've been asked to share this .... Dear all at Stockton Striders, My name is Dr Alister McCormick. I am a researcher at Plymouth Marjon University. I am contacting you about a piece of research that we are conducting into the mental aspects of running, road cycling, and triathlons. We intend to use the findings to benefit runners, such as members of Stockton Striders. The main aim of our research is to help people such as yourselves to find and use guidance on mental aspects of training (e.g., setting goals, getting motivated), preparing (e.g., getting "in the zone", dealing with nerves), and performing in events (e.g., pushing through exertion and pain, coping with problems), so that they perform better and have a more satisfying experience. To help with the…