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Self-regulation in endurance sports: theory, research, and practice

Alister McCormickFaculty of Sport, Health & Wellbeing, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Carla MeijenSchool of Sport, Health & Applied Science, St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UKORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-0191-5344
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Paul A. AnstissEndurance Research Group, School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Kent, Chatham Maritime, Kent, UK
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Hollie S. JonesSchool of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
Pages 235-264 | Received 13 Jul 2017, Accepted 20 Apr 2018, Published online: 09 May 2018

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