As runners we all experience runs or races that don't go well from time to time. It's part of the process. In the moment they can feel very defeating and we may question how we will move forward. Was it just a fluke or was there a reason it didn't go well? Let's talk about how to recover, mentally and physically, after a bad run. How to recover after a bad run After a bad run you may be feeling pretty upset. Take ... Read the Post...
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How to Determine an Appropriate Race Goal Before Beginning Your Training Cycle
As fall race training begins, many runners are thinking about their race goals and what they hope to accomplish on race day. It's important to have goals, but sometimes it can be confusing to know which running goals are challenging but achievable. You want to push hard, but not overtrain. There are all different kinds of goals you can work towards other than just time goals. Let's talk about some tips for choosing race ... Read the Post...
How To Prepare to Train for a Race
It's that time of year when many runners are getting started with training for a fall race. Maybe your training has already begun, or maybe you have a few more weeks before you get started. There are many resources available about how to actually train for a race, so hopefully you are feeling prepared and confident about your training. However, have you thought about how to prepare to train? Often times the training we ... Read the Post...
10 Tips to Help You Become a Morning Runner
Many runners are early risers...or is it that many early risers are runners? I know for me as I became a runner and started running in the morning it became my favorite time of day. Throughout my adult life I've been a morning person, but even still, it can take some work to become a morning runner. It's one thing to wake up early and sit around drinking coffee; it's another to wake up early and go for a run. If you are ... Read the Post...