Mental Training/Motivation for Runners
Running can test your mental strength as much as it does your physical strength. Get advice on staying motivated to run and strategies for how to prepare mentally for your training and races.
Tips for Getting Motivated to Run
Here are ways to improve your motivation to get out there and keep running.
Here are ways to improve your motivation to get out there and keep running.
Top Excuses to Not Run - And How to Beat Them
Sometimes we have the best intentions to run, but something gets in the way. Here are some of the most popular excuses for not running -- and how to make sure you don't fall victim to them.
Sometimes we have the best intentions to run, but something gets in the way. Here are some of the most popular excuses for not running -- and how to make sure you don't fall victim to them.
Tips for Increasing the Distance of Your Runs
One of the biggest challenges beginner runners face is increasing their distance. If you're just getting started with running, try some of these strategies to make your runs longer -- and more enjoyable.
One of the biggest challenges beginner runners face is increasing their distance. If you're just getting started with running, try some of these strategies to make your runs longer -- and more enjoyable.
Get Prepared Mentally for Your Marathon
Here are some tips on how to win the mental challenges throughout a marathon.
Here are some tips on how to win the mental challenges throughout a marathon.
7 Ways to Sneak in Running Time
No time to run? You're not alone: Lack of time is one of the most popular excuses for missing regular runs. Take these opportunities to get moving.
No time to run? You're not alone: Lack of time is one of the most popular excuses for missing regular runs. Take these opportunities to get moving.
Mind Over Matter
Long-distance running can be as much a mental challenge as it is a physical test of strength and fitness. Some runners find that their body is willing to run longer, but it's too hard mentally to keep going. Follow these tips to help win the mental battle while running:
Long-distance running can be as much a mental challenge as it is a physical test of strength and fitness. Some runners find that their body is willing to run longer, but it's too hard mentally to keep going. Follow these tips to help win the mental battle while running:
Tips for Managing Pre-Race Jitters and Performance Anxiety
Almost every runner experiences pre-race jitters or performance anxiety at some point. And it usually doesn't go away as you become a more experienced runner. In fact, some runners put even more pressure on themselves as their race performances improve. Follow these tips to successfully manage your race performance anxiety and use that pre-race nervousness to your advantage.
Almost every runner experiences pre-race jitters or performance anxiety at some point. And it usually doesn't go away as you become a more experienced runner. In fact, some runners put even more pressure on themselves as their race performances improve. Follow these tips to successfully manage your race performance anxiety and use that pre-race nervousness to your advantage.
Can I Listen to Music During Runs?
Many people like to listen to music when running, but there are several disadvantages to running with headphones. Find out why you should think twice before putting on those headphones.
Many people like to listen to music when running, but there are several disadvantages to running with headphones. Find out why you should think twice before putting on those headphones.
How To Use Imagery and Self-Hypnosis for Sports
Research shows that it may be possible to improve sports performance and even speed up healing by using specific mental skills and techniques including imagery and self-hypnosis.
Research shows that it may be possible to improve sports performance and even speed up healing by using specific mental skills and techniques including imagery and self-hypnosis.
Improve Your Sport Performance with Visualization Techniques
Many athletes routinely use visualization techniques as part of training. Learn more about it.
Many athletes routinely use visualization techniques as part of training. Learn more about it.
Ten Ways to Discover Your Sports Potential
Get strategies used by some of the world's best athletes and discover sure-fire ways to start recognizing your own sports potential.
Get strategies used by some of the world's best athletes and discover sure-fire ways to start recognizing your own sports potential.
Getting Motivated to Exercise
Staying motivated to lose weight and exercise is tough. Get tips on how to stick to your goals.
Staying motivated to lose weight and exercise is tough. Get tips on how to stick to your goals.
How to Stay Motivated to Exercise
If you're struggling to stick with your running program, find out why you've lost interest and how to get it back.
If you're struggling to stick with your running program, find out why you've lost interest and how to get it back.