Running motivation topics for runners to help them improve performance and be their best on and off the roads.
Three running books from highly respected elite female distance runners have been released this year. I gobbled them up as soon as I could even though my life doesn’t seem to lend itself to much reading. The books, Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman, Choosing to Run by Des Linden, and The Longest Run by … Read more
Ahh, it’s almost the new year. This means so many of us are setting fitness new year’s resolutions. But what many of us are missing are the little goals that get us to the big goal aka the resolution. These little goals are called process goals and if you talk to any elite runner, they’ll … Read more
I have always loved running no matter the odds–however, my motivation to get out the door to run wanes in the winter. This is because, I don’t like the winter! It can be SO hard to get motivated to run in the cold and dark when my bed is so warm and cozy. So, how … Read more
As the new year looms, many people want to try to make running a habit. But many people can’t make it stick. This can be self-sabotaging as running is a sport built on consistency. The more inconsistent you are with running, the harder it will feel. And the harder it feels, the less likely you’ll … Read more
‘Tis the most wonderful…and hectic…time of the year! The holidays are crazy. Often the toughest time to fit in exercise during the holidays for me is when we travel up north to visit my family. My kids (until recently) didn’t sleep well in new places….and tired kids lead to clingy ones. Can you relate? Plus, … Read more
Bad races happen. Bad races happen to good people—and good runners. Even when everything has been meticulously planned and is all lined up for a PR—you can still have a bad race. Perhaps that’s what can be so alluring with running—especially marathons. I am writing this article as I process my bad race: After 2.5 … Read more
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