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the Fascination of Mental Toughness: When we pass the point of running and into training it’s the mental aspect that really comes into play
Getting back into running after any kind of break is rough sailing. Be it out of injury, post-season recovery, yes, even some are afflicted by the lazy monster, can we get a collective, “Ouch” from the crowd? That said, battle … Continue reading
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“I’m Better Than You” — Being confident in yourself doesn’t mean you have to be an ego-maniac
Running takes confidence. Running also builds confidence. Yet at the same time confidence is a tricky thing and something many of us struggle with. Reaching for our goals and accomplishing great things demands that we confident in our abilities yet … Continue reading
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Let’s Get Hyped: 5 Strategies to Talk Yourself Up into the Running Zone
Handling pre-race (or pre-hard workouts for that matter!) anxiety and nerves is something every runner deals with. There is always a certain level of pressure regardless of the situation; some pressure is a good thing because it allows us to … Continue reading
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Running Motivation and Keeping Perspective: Don’t take your running for granted as it’s not always a ‘given’
It’s really easy to take running for granted. To just expect that it will there waiting for us, that our next run is available at our earliest convenience. We can take advantage of it all we want, get a little … Continue reading
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Running Curiosities: The quest to understand how to get the most from ourselves
Running curious. What could that mean? Well, if you’re like me you have had some pretty odd thoughts pop through your brain during all of those miles. But I’ve also seen some pretty crazy, even incredible, sights while running too. … Continue reading
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A Backwards Plot to Running: Would knowing the outcome sway your decision to start?
8:34:23 – She crosses the line, looks up at the clock. Slightly bends forward, hands on knees for just a moment before rising and looking up again, this time to the woman who beat her, then back at the track … Continue reading
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The Big Three: Talent vs. Work Ethic vs. Mental Toughness- Which matters the most?
What makes the most successful runners, is the talent, hard work ethic or mental toughness that matters the most? Sure, genetics come into play, one can’t overlook that as a factor, but running isn’t the kind of sport where you … Continue reading
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What the Heck Has Luck Got to Do With it? – Running is hardly a sport for the lucky
“Good luck.” In the flurry of races this weekend, even I was guilty of rattling this phrase off to lots of my friends who were about to toe the line. Written, said, Tweeted, Facebooked…you name it, when someone we know … Continue reading
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Run Towards Your Goals: Don’t let anything stand in your way, that includes yourself
Don’t let anything, including yourself, stand in your way. Today will be short and sweet. Remember also, that running is incredibly mental and usually the biggest limiting factor is YOUR OWN mind. Don’t let your mind out-thinking yourself from your … Continue reading
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My Love/Hate Relationship With Running
Running and I have a fickle relationship. Running… I hate how you taunt me each morning, “When are you going to get to me today?” That little question hangs in the silences, it screams over any chatter, it teases me … Continue reading
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