Running motivation topics for runners to help them improve performance and be their best on and off the roads.
Every runner faces it: the dreaded alarm clock. It rings, you open and close your eyes, you toss and turn — possibly even offering yourself a platter of delicious excuses for skipping your run. But that pesky alarm clock, it keeps ringing …and your mind is overtaken by one powerful question: Why am I doing … Read more
Adding variety, the right clothes, and having a goal can help you stay motivated to run in the winter. Read on for more tips. I have always loved running no matter the odds–however, my motivation to get out the door to run wanes in the winter. This is because, I don’t like the winter! It … Read more
‘Tis the most wonderful…and hectic…time of the year! The holidays are crazy. Often the toughest time to fit in exercise during the holidays for me is when we travel up north to visit my family. My kids (until recently) didn’t sleep well in new places….and tired kids lead to clingy ones. Can you relate? Plus, … Read more
Bad races happen. Bad races happen to good people—and good runners. Even when everything has been meticulously planned and is all lined up for a PR—you can still have a bad race. Perhaps that’s what can be so alluring with running—especially marathons. I am writing this article as I process my bad race: After 2.5 … Read more
For most of my life, I’ve been drawn to running. It is a compulsion I cannot quite explain. But after not being able to run for close to two years recently (due to running injuries), there is one thing for sure: running makes me happy. Turns out, there are a ton of research studies on … Read more
Hitting the wall happens in a marathon is when your body has burned through all its glycogen stores (energy stores) in the liver and muscles which are the quickest and easiest fuel for your body to use to run. Proper training and proper nutrition can help runners avoid hitting the wall in the marathon. Read … Read more