Is Your Hidden Training Program Holding You Back?
Your training as a runner extends far deeper than the workouts you do. The best athletes think about every aspect of their lifestyles (even the oatmeal).
Motivation
Listen: Professor Samuele Marcora and the Psychobiological Model of Endurance Performance
On Episode 11 of the Endurance Podcast, Ian Sharman sits down with exercise physiologist Samuele Marcora to discuss the importance of the brain and perceived effort on performance.
The Psychology of Setting Motivating and Satisfying Goals
What science says about setting meaningful, internally motivating, and satisfying goals that are exciting but not overwhelming.
Mason Ferlic Talks About Falling, and Getting Back Up
We spoke with the former University of Michigan All-American and recent XC Town USA Meet of Champions victor about the highs and lows of his running career, and how he’s built resilience.
Miles that Matter a Bit More
We know a run is always worthwhile for its own sake, but benefits, challenges and causes can provide motivation and productive side effects.
The Race I Never Dreamed I’d Run
After arthritis took running away long ago, this coach found himself jumping into a virtual race and awakening a lost drive.
Do You Need a Break — Or Just a Change?
How to distinguish between fatigue and boredom, and ideas for restoring your mojo.
10 Ways To Rejuvenate Your Fall Training
Follow these tips if your running is stuck in a rut.
Cultivating Courage, Focus, Growth, Grit, Fortitude and Endurance
6 key perspectives I’ve learned from my favorite psychology books
What’s Your Motivational Type as a Runner?
Identifying what primarily pushes you can help you learn strengths and weakness as a runner and racer.
Fierce Racer or Gentle Runner? Yes.
Embracing both sides of your running personality can help sustain you for a lifetime.