Helping runners realize their potential

(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - The Boston Marathon is just over a month away, and first time runners seek advice on everything from sneakers to the best times to take water to how to tackle Heartbreak Hill.

But something those runners -- and many others tend to ignore -- is the mental aspect of the run.

In his new book, "Grateful Running: Mental Training for the Long Distance Runner," Dr. Grayson Kimball helps athletes condition the mind and examines several strategies to help runners realize their potential.

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