Inspiration
How to Be A More Resilient Runner
I love this running quote from Canadian distance runner Peter Maher: “Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are […]
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40+ Running Quotes for Beginner Runners
Are you a new runner looking for some motivation? Here are some running quotes from professional runners and other famous people that beginner runners can definitely use for inspiration. These quotes can help you embrace […]
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Tips for Running After 50
Once you’ve reached your 50th birthday (or beyond), you might assume it might be time to hang up your running shoes. As a running coach for 20+ years, I’ve coached many men and women who […]
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The Power of Positive Thinking for Runners
A couple of summers ago, I was training two women, who were longtime friends, for a marathon. They were both beginner runners, but one woman was a total Negative Nelly and kept focusing on the […]
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Motivational Cross Country Running Quotes
Cross country running requires strength, determination and toughness to compete not only against fellow runners, but also difficult terrain and challenging weather conditions. Runners race up hills, through the woods, and over long distances to […]
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What Does It Mean to Be a Runner?
If you ask 10 different people what it means to be a runner, you’ll get 10 different answers. When does a person cross that line between being a casual jogger and a runner? Some may […]
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How to Keep Running in Cold Weather
When the cold weather hits, it’s tempting to give up on running outside. But running through the cold weather can help fight winter blues, improve your energy levels, and guarantee that you’ll be in better […]
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10 Ways to Boost Your Motivation to Run
Like all relationships, a love affair with running has its ups and down. One day you can’t imagine your life without running, and the next you may be cursing at yourself (while running, of course) […]
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43 Motivational Running Quotes for Race Day
Running a race of any distance can be as much of a mental challenge as it is a physical one. A lot of runners like to use mantras, or short, motivating phrases, as they’re running […]
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How to Find Time for Running
When I first became a mom, I had a tough time balancing my new parenting responsibilities with work obligations and personal time. Going for a run seemed to be the first thing to get cut […]