Races are cancelled or postponed. Gyms are closed for the time being. With all this change and uncertainty it may feel difficult to maintain your own training. If you’re looking for ways to inject energy and excitement back into your goals, here are a few ideas to stay motivated during these trying times.
Read MoreRunning can be much the same. We are told, “you get what you put in!” Hard work begets good performances. However, we are not told when those results will come. Just like the child sitting with a tasty marshmallow taunting them, we can be persuaded into cutting ourselves short for instant gratification in running.
Read MoreIf I want to stay injury free and have a successful racing season, I need to stop making excuses and utilize those free moments. It’s so easy to just say I’m too busy. I need to push myself in everyday life the way I push myself during ultras.
Read MoreThat’s one of the beauties of this age of information we live in, you can approach training for your next race in so many ways. But that embarrassment of riches can also create some unnecessary confusion. How do you know if you should listen to Dr. Yoga or Prof. Strength training?
Read MoreYou finish the race and think about what could have been. What if you took your shot in that last mile? What if you had gone with the competitor you were shoulder to shoulder with for the whole race, that ended up walking away from you as the finish came into view?
Read More"...when you go running focus on the run. Be in the moment, in the mile, in the interval that you are running and don’t let all of life’s stresses intrude on that time. "
Read MoreLife is a ride we all involuntarily hop on and can’t fully control. We are all very bad at predicting our futures. But some things will always stand out in our past. Sometimes it’s important to reflect on how we got to where we are.
Read MoreRunners spend a lot of time with their own thoughts while out training. Anxiety is also a very common problem for runners, and it’s something that I battle with quite a bit.
Read MoreRunning through the Holidays can be hard with all the different obligations on top of the normal ones as well. But if you’re diligent by being upfront with those around you and letting them know what you need to do while being flexible and healthy. Great things are in-store for you this coming winter and Spring.
Read MoreIt’s easy to keep pushing when you are running PRs most of the time in races. But what does it take to keep improving once you’re getting close to the edge of your abilities?
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