Running motivation topics for runners to help them improve performance and be their best on and off the roads.
At some point in most runners’ lives, even if they don’t live up North, they’ll be faced with running in the snow. And, wonder, how do I run in the snow? Can you run in the snow? With some proper gear and an altered mindset, running in snow can be a cathartic, serene, even magical … Read more
It’s time to throw out the traditional SMART goal setting approach. I have a new science-backed goal-setting for runners strategy for 2022. Instead of being Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-based (SMART), I challenge runners’ goal-setting to be vague and open-ended. (However, VMARO isn’t as catchy of an acronym). How to set the right goals … Read more
It happens every fall and winter when runners get really confused as to what to wear to go for their runs. Knowing what to wear to run in hot weather is easy—you wear as little as possible. But what should you wear when running in cold weather? It’s tricky for obvious reasons: you start out … Read more
When that alarm goes off in the morning and I am warm and snuggled up in my bed—with my golden retriever nestled against my legs and my 4-year-old son in the crook of my arm—it is SO HARD to get up….especially in the winter. I know I’m not alone. That’s why I wanted I wanted … Read more
Running a marathon is an amazing physical and mental achievement, one that requires an ample amount of time to recover. However, many marathon runners run a marathon only to be eager to jump right back into training—ignoring the best marathon recovery tips: REST and RECOVER. Marathoners think they can capitalize on their marathon fitness or … Read more
Running is a tough sport. And it arguably takes more mental toughness than physical toughness to do it—from getting started, sticking with it, and going after a goal. Mental training for runners can be the difference between not only a personal record but whether running becomes a permanent fixture in your life. What is mental … Read more
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