Mental Training Category
Tapering With Gratitude
Posted on October 26, 2012 8 Comments
“Rest and be thankful.” William Wordsworth ~ With the longest training runs behind me, taper is in full effect. It’s now just over a week until race day. The past week’s been full of emotions that undulate much like the NYC Marathon course. One moment is electrified by nerves and a tightening of the gut; […]
I’ve Changed My Mind
Posted on October 4, 2012 12 Comments
“You have to want it, you have to plan for it, you have to fit it into a busy day, you have to be mentally tough, you have to use others to help you. The hard part isn’t getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape.” ~ Amby Burfoot […]
Rock n’ Roll: Philadelphia Half Marathon
Posted on September 17, 2012 14 Comments
This past Sunday marked my third consecutive running of the Philadelphia Rock n Roll Half Marathon. And, I’m excited this year’s wound up being a PR (Personal Record) race for me! Philly RnR has a significant place in my running history. In 2010, it was the first half marathon I’d ever run. Thinking back, that […]
Long Run Redemption
Posted on August 27, 2012 3 Comments
“We can be redeemed only to the extent to which we see ourselves.” Martin Buber ~ Run long enough and bad runs are bound to surface. They’re certainly not subtle when they do. Last Saturday I had one of the worst runs of this training cycle, thus far. My schedule called for 20 miles; I […]
Visualization: Like An Athlete
Posted on August 8, 2012 3 Comments
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things that escape those who dream only at night.” Edgar Allan Poe ~ Sweat is rolling. I’m inward-focused and forging the last hill. My body is paradoxically energized and depleted. The day before, I ran 17 miles in 87 degrees. Now I’m in spin class. I […]
The Extra Mile: Road To Affirmation
Posted on July 30, 2012 4 Comments
“The last of the human freedoms: to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor Frankl ~ There is a fine balance – in training and racing – of mental focus and physical preparation. I imagine every athlete has experience unifying these two forces. That being said, this […]
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