Running Mindset

Effort over ego in running: when the body speaks, the wise runner listens.

Week 14 Recap – Effort Over Ego: Lessons in Fatigue and Fueling

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 Taper-Ready Edition  Weekly Recap: April 14–20, 2025 Some weeks remind you that growth doesn’t always show up as speed. It shows up as honesty, as awareness, and sometimes, as letting go of the numbers. This was one of those weeks. “Effort over ego in running: when the body speaks, the wise runner listens.” Thursday: A […]

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Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Rest & Recovery, Running & Endurance, Running & Recovery, Running After 50, Running After 60, Running Mindset

Lock In & Let Go: How Rhythm & Mantras Elevate Your Runs

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The Power of a Good Mantra Running is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. Whether it’s during a grueling interval session or the last stretch of a long run, the words we tell ourselves shape our performance. Some runners repeat classic phrases like “Smooth and Strong” or “One Step at

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Performance Optimization, Running Mindset, Training Strategies

Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready – Week 9 (March 10-16, 2025)

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Embrace the Moments: Finding Balance in the In-Between What a powerful week. I hit all my targets—volume, HR, paces. But the biggest win? Realizing that the magic isn’t just in the highs or the lows—it’s in the moments between. This week wasn’t just about nailing workouts (which, let’s be honest, I did 💪). It was

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Recap, Recover, Relax & Ready, Running Mindset, Weekly Recap

Runnin’ on Feel: Ditching the Data, Trusting the Stride

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For years, I’ve relied on my trusty Garmin, heart rate zones, and meticulously planned paces to guide my training. Alerts would beep, stats would dictate effort, and the numbers would ultimately decide if a run was ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ But lately, I’ve been experimenting with something radical… Running by feel. I know, I know—sounds risky.

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Pacing Strategies, Running Mindset
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