Running Motivation
10 Ways to Celebrate Global Running Day
Global Running Day is Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Although many of us don’t need a special day as an excuse to run, it’s still fun and exciting to see the sport of running in the […]
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Running Motivation
8 Ways to Not Be a Lazy Runner
Although we’d like to say that our busy schedule or lack of energy is our excuse for not running, sometimes the culprit is just laziness. The worst part about skipping runs is that the more you […]
Running Motivation
5 Tips for Training for a Virtual Race
Training for a virtual race? You’ll need to prepare in some of the same ways you do for a regular race, but you might find that it’s harder to stay motivated. Here some training tips […]
Inspiration
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 […]
Running Motivation
Can Social Media Improve Running Motivation?
Many runners can attest to the power of a running group in boosting performance and motivation. From beginner runners to elite marathoners, the peer pressure and competitive spirit that runners experience when running with others can push […]
Inspiration
Audiobooks for Runners
I used to resist the idea of listening to audiobooks while running, even though running friends had encouraged to give it a try. “But doesn’t listening to a book instead of reading it feel like […]
Running Motivation
How to Improve Running Confidence
Whether you’re training for your 10th marathon or your first 5K, you’re most likely going to have those feelings of self-doubt and negativity during your training and before your race. It often happens after a […]
Good Stuff
Top Running Movies for Inspiration
I’ve been thinking a lot about movies this month, since it is Oscars month, after all. I always like to watch an inspiring movie the night before or week of a really big race. If […]
Running Motivation
How to Stay Motivated to Keep Running in Between Races
Every May, a friend of mine starts training for a fall marathon, works hard all summer and fall, runs some shorter races, does the marathon, and then goes into hibernation for the winter, gaining weight […]
Inspiration
9 Tips to Boost Your Running Motivation
I love this quote from women’s running pioneer (and one of my running idols) Kathrine Switzer: “There is an expression among even the most advanced runners that getting your shoes on is the hardest part […]