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 toughness in running
How Stress Impacts Training & Running
There are few things that are unavoidable in life. Besides taxes and death, stress is something you can count on to rear its head and make itself known during seasons of life. And for me, the last couple of months have felt like a hell of a season. … Read the rest
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