The Taper Whirlies
The taper whirlies can do strange things to the mind. This post works on making sure we stay focused on the things that are relevant and pushing aside those other less useful distractions.
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Racing Performances
Positive mindset: Where the Mind Goes, the Energy Flows
So many times during a run and throughout a training cycle our minds can drift into some negative places. How do we handle this and turn it into something more positive and productive?
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Race Day Fueling: Preparation is Key
From the start of your training cycle is the ideal time to start planning out your race day fueling strategy not just for race day, but also for the days leading up to race day too and then give that strategy.
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Running Tangents: Are You Running Too Far?
A marathon is very rarely 26.2 miles when you check your watch or GPS system at the end of the race and this is largely down to running tangents of the course.
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Surges: An Effective Race Day Running Strategy
Trying out things like surges in your training can really help you with your race day running strategy, especially if the legs aren’t fully cooperating.
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Reframing Your Perspective: Growth Mindset
This week’s message relates to how you view yourself and your running. The way in which you tell yourself (and others) how a run went can impact your mood and your performance and often that story isn’t completely accurate.
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Four Strategies to Keep You Motivated
Here’s some tips that can help you get over that hump in the middle of your training cycle and give you that recharge toward the finish line.
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Holding Back During the Taper
This is the time to show discipline and trust the training that you have done and is planned out for you. Stay the course. Having doubts is normal, it shows you appreciate the task in hand.
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How to Prepare for Race Day
As race day looms for many of us this week, it’s essential we think about how we will prepare for race day. You’ve done hundred’s of hours of training to prepare for the big day, but the 2-3 days around race day are crucial and we want to make sure we plan for those too.
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Celebrating, No Matter The Occasion
This time of year is frantic and it’s easy to get lost in the craziness of it all and miss out of some of the special moments or under-appreciate everything you are accomplishing, day after day.
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