After training for 12 years, I’ve realized the importance of “small wins” in a training program. They’re so important but often overlooked. Small, frequent wins help you maintain confidence, motivation, and keep you focused on your running goals.
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…All runners know the challenge of training, racing, and staying motivated. To help you through those times, we’ve put together a list of inspirational running quotes that share bits of wisdom from athletes, thinkers, writers, and many others.
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…Last Saturday, July 17, I raced in the Rockville Twilight Runfest 8k. This is one of the largest races in the DC metro area with over 2,300 participants and a high-quality, competitive field. The course had rolling hills …
…Caffeine is a proven performance-enhancer, shown to improve athletic ability in endurance events like distance running. This is great news because I am a coffee lover. I don’t drink coffee every day, but about 3-4 days a week I …
…Shin splints are a tricky injury to discuss. There’s no clear cure and every runner will respond differently to various treatment options. I’m even hesitant to call shinsplints an “injury” – sore shins simply don’t qualify in my book. …
…Sometimes, things just fall into place. This training block went incredibly well despite a week-long vacation in California and a missed day in the first week. It’s important to roll with the punches and adapt your training to everything …
…Every so often, you’ll run a race and find yourself in the zone. The race will go flawlessly. You will run a personal record almost effortlessly. It’s an amazing feeling when this happens but it won’t be every weekend …
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