When I first started running, every mile felt like a Herculean effort. It took months, but once my runs started to feel less like I was dying, and more like I was moving, I really enjoyed my training. Mostly. So, I was really surprised when a few weeks later, I had what I thought was the worst run of my life. … Read the rest
Tag Archives: mental strength
The Last Mile Is The Longest
When you are in elementary Science classes, you learn that there are certain distances that are standardized, so that everyone has the same understanding. Instead of saying “not too far away,” you might say half a mile. Usually, this is fine. … Read the rest
Staying Mentally Healthy During COVID-19
The National Association of Mental Health estimates that over 25% of the American population struggles with mental health. I am no exception. High functioning anxiety has long been a way of life for me, and it’s something that prompted me to pursue a career in mental health. … Read the rest
Running & Mental Toughness – Weekly Recap – 2.2.20
This was another busy week for me. I was out of town all week for work, and had all day meetings. Ugh. Fortunately, I was still able to get in all of my training this week. With all of the travel, and a few unplanned difficulties, this week certainly tested the limits of my mental toughness.… Read the rest
Six Lessons From the CrossFit 2020 Open
After five grueling weeks, the CrossFit Open 2020 has come to a close. CrossFitters everywhere breath a collective sigh of relief, pop some Aspirin, lick their wounds, and return to workouts that are not 20 minutes of sanity-testing effort. As we all return to more reasonable forms of torture and exhaustion, most of us will reflect on skills that could be improved and lifts that we’d like to hit over the next year. … Read the rest