I inwardly cringe whenever I hear the phrase "listen to your body."I realize the spirit behind the message is to be aware of your body's signals and adjust
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How To Build Mental Toughness for Runners
Most of the runners I coach want to know how to build mental toughness.When things get hard in a race or tough workout, they tend to break down,
Breaking 19:00 with a Mental Breakthrough
Runners love two things: Â running and round numbers. We don’t like to run 7.98 miles. Â We like to run 8, so we’ll take an extra few steps past
The Breath: The Simple Way to Improve Your Running Right Now
Breathe. Â Just breathe. It seems like we shouldn’t have to think about breathing. Â After all, our bodies are designed to breathe involuntarily without a conscious thought from us.
The Goal Conforms to the Individual
The goal is absolutely secondary: it is the functioning toward the goal which is important. —Hunter S. Thompson I am eight days away from my goal marathon in
It’s Not the Legs or the Lungs; It’s the Brain
Running hurts. Â That is the main reason most people don’t do it. Â Sure, if you start slowly, incrementally increase your pace and distance, and choose to only run