Rewire Your Brain. Redefine Your Limits.

Behind the Brain isn’t another training manual; it’s a blueprint for rewiring your brain to run faster, race smarter, and break limits you didn’t know you had.

Written by Dr. Zac Yanis, a neuropsychologist, USATF-certified coach, and former NCAA Division I athlete, this second edition fuses cutting-edge neuroscience with practical drills to help distance runners gain a lasting competitive edge.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Silence distractions and lock into laser focus
• Harness mirror neurons with Shadow Running
• Override your brain’s “Central Governor” that falsely limits performance
• Use NeuroCues for automatic race-day decisions
• Hardwire confidence into your identity
• Build sustainable systems with the NeuroEdge Continuum

What’s New in the Second Edition?

Compared to the original Behind the Brain (First Edition), this updated version includes: 

• Expanded “NeuroSports Language” guide: A quick glossary to decode key brain-training terms.
• Appendix A: Your Brain Primer: A clear breakdown of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, hippocampus, cerebellum, and basal ganglia, showing exactly how each shapes race performance.
• Appendix B: The NeuroEdge Builder (expanded): With deeper practical drills, checklists, and coaching insights for immediate use.
• Updated and refined NeuroDrills with new step-by-step “Pro Moves” to hardwire tactics into your nervous system.
• More vivid science-to-strategy connections for athletes, parents, and coaches.

This isn’t just a reprint, it’s a fully upgraded playbook for turning neuroscience into race-day results.

Format

• Digital eBook (PDF Download)
• Instant access after purchase

Who It’s For

• Youth to Elite Runners Chasing PRs, Scholarships, and Sponsorships
• Coaches wanting to train athletes beyond mileage and mechanics
• Parents supporting competitive runners with smarter strategies
• Any athlete who’s tired of leaving potential on the table

Author

Dr. Zac Yanis – Clinical Neuropsychologist, USATF-certified coach, and former NCAA Division I distance runner. Founder of NeuroSports Performance and Team Audacity, he blends neuroscience and elite training to help athletes unlock their NeuroEdge™.