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...
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