Category: Motivation

FIND YOUR RUNNING MANTRA

11/2/2019

Running is as much psychological as it is physical. Picture this: you’re out on a run, one of those tough runs where you feel like everything is working against you. Suddenly, you start to doubt yourself and before you know it, you’re slowing down to a walk! A mantra is usually a single word or a short phrase that has personal meaning and through repetition can lift your spirits when you need it most.

The goal behind using a mantra in a run varies. If you struggle with knowing that you’ve still got a lot of miles ahead of you then you might benefit from a mantra that keeps you grounded and in the moment. If you struggle from negative self-talk, then positive self-reassurance might help!

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The Benefits of Keeping a Running Journal

9/16/2019

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Keeping a running journal seems like a simple (maybe even pointless) task, however, it can be extremely useful in keeping you motivated and even keep injuries at bay. Who doesn’t want to avoid injuries?! There’s many ways to keep a running log – you can use apps like Strava or Runtastic, you can use an online calendar such as Google Calendar or Zoho Calendar.

Close up of female personal trainer tracking progress and writing down fitness parameters

You can even take the old-fashioned approach of using a physical running journal! Famous runner and coach Jeff Galloway released a fantastic running journal that’s filled to the brim with tips and tracking tools! A regular calendar or notebook will also work.

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The Ultimate Warm-Up Guide

1/9/2019

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Coach Paulo went live in the Running and Race Training Facebook group to discuss all things related to warming-up before running!

In this article you will find the video from the live session, some text excerpts taken from the video and at the end of this article we'll provide a high quality image with the full routine so you can download it and use it whenever you want.

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How to Overcome a Running Plateau

11/30/2018

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It happens to all of us. We train day after day, we stick to our training plan, it seems like we’re doing all the right things but… all of a sudden we notice our improvement has stopped. Hitting a plateau can send your motivation out of the window and cause great frustration so in this article I'll go through a few things to consider in order to break through a plateau.

Obstacles are tough, in our daily lives and in running. There is however, like always, two sides to every coin. Plateauing can actually be viewed as a good thing!