You made it through the holidays, and survived the long, cold weeks of January. Now the end of February is in sight, but will spring ever get here? As a runner this time of year is tough, when we still have cold weather and snow in many places but we are also teased by the prospect of spring being right around the corner. It can be tempting to set your sights on warmer weather but we never know exactly when that will ... Read the Post...
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8 Important Reasons Not To Run a Race
Sometimes in the running community there is pressure to run races all the time. Races are fun, and there are many benefits to racing! However, there are also important reasons not to run a race. Keep these in mind as you are planning out your racing schedule this year, or deciding if you should sign up for that last minute 5k next weekend. 8 Important Reasons Not To Run a Race Now that races are back it seems like ... Read the Post...
How to Adjust Your Training Plan When You Miss a Run or Workout
If you are training for a race, hopefully you are following a training plan, whether it's one you created yourself, found online, or purchased from a running coach. One problem with static training plans is that they don't account for life and issues that may come up forcing us to miss a run or workout. If you're not working one on one with a coach you may not know how to adjust your training plan when you miss a run or ... Read the Post...
How To Conquer Your Negative Thoughts On the Run with Positive Thinking
Runners often struggle with negative thoughts when a run or race gets hard. Here are some strategies for how runners can think positive and overcome some of those negative thoughts on the run that often creep into our minds. By focusing on the positive, and changing our thinking, we can learn to get over some of those frustrating thoughts! Whenever I am training for a race or working towards a goal, I start to put a ... Read the Post...
