, little is known about the extent to which athletes actually use these techniques (Suinn, 1985). Hence, practicing sport psychology consultants have little information available as to the frequency that client athletes actually use such techniques. Similarly, little is known about the correlates of these techniques among athletes. The present study was designed to help rectify this situation by examining the use of mental practice and associative strategies by a large sample of Masters track and field athletes who participated in a national championship event. Also examined is the association of using these strategies with demographic characteristics, athletic background, other mental training strategies, and motivations for athletic participation.

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A profile of the average female runner emerges from the results of five studies of women who raced in the Northwest between 1979 and 1981.

In several studies attributing positive health benefits to running, the benefits include reduced depression, fatigue, anger, and increased vigor. Until now, little research has focused on Masters track and field athletes. The present study reports on 587 men and women Masters who participated in a mailed survey measuring mood states using the Profile of Mood States. In comparison to other groups of athletes, these Masters tend to be less depressed, less angry, and less fatigued. Attribution to lifestyle and maturity with their sport is discussed.

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