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The beginning of the year is typically the time when we think about what we want to accomplish in the New Year. This reflection often causes us to set New Year’s resolutions.
How can we set goals that are meaningful, realistic, and do-able? I developed the acronym R.E.A.P. which stands for REALISTIC, EVALUATION, ACTION, PERSEVERANCE. Continue Reading →
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In this episode we bring you success stories from four people who ran their very first marathon this year (and one ultra marathon).
All four of these runners are loyal MTA fans and it was a huge treat to talk with them. They are everyday people like you and I who took on the challenge of the marathon and changed their life for the better.
No matter where you are in your running journey be sure to celebrate the successes, dream big, and never give up! Continue Reading →
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Adam and Tim are the authors of the Book Running the Edge – Discover the Secrets of Better Running and a Better Life.
The edge is the outer reaches of your potential as a runner. We are all pursuing that edge to discover what we are capable of (because we know we are capable of more).
In running everyone who participates is a hero. Every runner must undergoes a training process and every runner must stick it out to be successful. You must push back against adversity and discomfort to accomplish your goal.
You may not be an elite runner but you are striving for a personal best. The only person you must beat is your former self. Even if you can only run 3 miles so far, you have reason to celebrate because a few months ago you couldn’t run even 1 mile.
The first step to running the edge in your running and life is INITIATIVE.
What if Superman lacked initiative to save the day? What if all his potential went unused? Superpowers are great, but without initiative, responsibility, determination, adaptability, integrity, and personability you can’t tap into your latent potential.
Are You a Distance Maven?:
Adam and Tim say a distance maven is a person who is dedicating themselves to pursuing excellence in their running and life. See how many of the following points apply to you. Continue Reading →
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Marathon Training forces you to face adversity. You must overcome fear, fatigue, and frustration. The journey is tough but also life changing!
Even the best runners stay engaged in this conflict:
As a runner, I deal with fear almost daily. To prevent fear from defeating me, I have to fight back against it in my mind. Reminding myself that I am doing what I was born to do—that, win or lose, embracing the challenge is still worthwhile. Kara Goucher, Olympic Runner
Here are three simple ways to overcome adversity . . .Continue Reading →
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Bart Yasso is the Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World magazine and author of the Book, My Life on the Run. He has completed the toughest races on the planet and influenced thousands of people to improve their lives through running.
In this interview we ask Bart about his journey as an iconic runner, training tips for beginners, the mental aspects of running a marathon, and much more.
Bart’s story will teach you to never limit where running can take you. Continue Reading →
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More and more people around the world are discovering how awesome running is for coping with stress, losing weight, staying fit, and finding new purpose in life.
Should we be surprised?
We marathoners have known all along how running can bring satisfaction to life in even the toughest times.
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This is the story about how a regular everyday mom found the discipline and determination to complete a marathon. In the quick tip segment, I talk about how to prevent and deal with shin splints.
I never thought of myself as an athlete.
I didn’t play team sports and was more comfortable with my nose in a book. How did I go from an introverted teenager to a confident marathoner?
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Are you training for the right reasons? A study by Jacob M. Havenar PhD reveals the right and wrong reasons for wanting to run a marathon.
According to the study, 106 people embarked on a 20 week marathon training program for the first time. When it was over, 31 completed the training and finished their first marathon successfully. But 75 people dropped out before week 10 of the program.
The difference between the finishers and the quitters was their differing mental motivational factors
Here are the right motivational factors for running a marathon: Continue Reading →