I’m an introvert, I only enjoy running solo. That was me when I started running until I formed a local running club, and running frequently has never felt so easy. I constantly look forward to my morning run because running with a group has made running fun. A study by Plateau and colleagues supports this point,…
When you self-sabotage, you (consciously or subconsciously) conduct yourself in ways that prevent you from accomplishing your running goals. Self-sabotaging behavior is especially dangerous if it becomes a habit. Here are self-sabotaging tendencies you should avoid as a beginner runner to have a long and happy running journey. Let’s begin. As you run, your feet…
Before running, many people wait until they buy the best of everything they feel is necessary to run, no matter how long it will take. Wait, you too? Oh, no, you’ve got it all wrong. Let me steal a helpful tip for you. Before shopping, check your closet for any athletic or comfortable clothes you…
When I began running, I used to get so annoyed at the running pain that I stopped. Some days I would even wail through that pain. And do you know what? I would still show up again the next morning. Crazy, right? I had so much determination that I could not let myself quit. I…
I know why you keep postponing your need to start running. This is your mind: I can’t find the perfect time to fix a run, I don’t even know if I can do it, what will people say when they see me run? And those are just three of the 50 excuses you tell yourself….
Hi, Runner, I assume you’ve been running shorter distances for a while, and now you finally want to challenge yourself with a 5k. That’s the way to go! I celebrate you. As you have noticed, running every distance requires mental strength as much as physical strength. So, to help set yourself up for success in…
That run thought it was tough; little did it know you had a few tricks up your sleeve. A run can be strenuous, exhausting, and challenging to complete because of insufficient sleep or because of technical uphills. You never know when a run will be challenging, but you can always run prepared for when it…
Hi woman? When was the last time you felt great about yourself? Or powerful in your skin? With the unending life pressures and busy schedules, it’s good to carve out some time to do something just for you. And what better way to do that than try running? Running is joy, a breath of fresh air,…
Running is a great exercise to improve your health and fitness. But if I’m being honest, there are days you will have difficult runs and want to stop so badly. Therefore, here are 31 positive mantras on such days. Celebrate yourself. Always! You might be asking, are affirmations really this important? Let’s find out. Benefits…
Forming a solid habit of running can feel overwhelming, but with the tips and tricks below, it is achievable. Therefore, here are 12 ways to make running a habit that sticks forever. As a new runner, saying you want to run consistently for one month can feel difficult. Instead, break that month into weekly bits…