Motivation

6 Reasons Why Rest Days Can Actually Help You Run Stronger

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Motivation, Training

Written By: TED SPIKER and RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

Whether you’re a recreational runner or regularly training, there’s value in taking at least one day off each week. Taking time off from running, even if it’s just one day, can be a lot tougher than it sounds. We tend to focus on the positive aspects of the sport, and rightfully so: Running allows us to […]

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If virtual racing is our future, it’s time to reinvent the rules

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Featured News, Motivation, Race Training

Written By: ALLISON GOLDSTEIN

One competitive runner’s quest to stop hating virtual runs by finding events doing things differently. Amidst COVID-19, with big races like the Boston Marathon, the Berlin Marathon and the Royal Parks Half off the schedule for 2020, virtual racing seems like the only option runners will have for the foreseeable future. While everything has gone virtual since March, the idea of running a […]

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The Science Behind Why We Procrastinate—and How to Stop the Cycle

Article added June 22, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Motivation

Written By: ELIZABETH MILLARD

From making a doctor’s appointment to doing speedwork, new research digs into the reason we put things off. Procrastination is—unfortunately—a part of life, from putting off a speed workout to making a doctor’s appointment. Now, new research explains why we do it. Reframing your responsibilities in a positive way can help prevent procrastinating in the first place. You know […]

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How to make running a habit for longer than the lockdown

Article added June 15, 2020 Categories Featured Beginners, Motivation, News, Training

Written By: ANDREA GAINI

So, you’ve picked up running – but how to do you stick with it long-term? If you recently picked up running, you might find that the initial excitement and motivation to lace-up your running shoes and head out is wearing off. Don’t despair. A study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology found that it can take up […]

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How Shaking Up Your Routine, Even in Small Ways, Can Boost Your Mood

Article added June 10, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Health, Motivation, Training

Written By: ELIZABETH MILLARD

Trying out a new running route or changing up your usual playlist can make a difference. For many, the coronavirus has created a kind of “what day is it?” mood that can make you both bored and bummed out. But there’s a way to get a lift in your schedule while still staying safe: vary […]

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