Mental toughness is a prized mental fitness skill among endurance runners. And Lisa Tamati, one of New Zealand’s best endurance athletes, shows that it helps in all areas of life.
As athletes, we intentionally put ourselves in mentally …
…We all know know that running hard makes us sweat, especially in hot and humid weather. But how much do you really understand about its impact on your performance?
Our bodies naturally sweat to keep us cool during physical …
…The most successful runners are usually those athletes who can weather storms: the storm of injury, the storm of a global pandemic, or the storm of personal challenges. Anti-fragility is an asset.
Strength Running helps you pursue your running …
…What would you do differently if you knew that your biggest growth opportunities are during times of adversity?
We all strive for a perfect race, a successful career, a happy family – that’s where you want to be. …
…Many of us started running in pursuit of health and overall wellness. We love the physical challenge and, deep down, we are driven by the belief that running is “good for you”.
The benefits of running span everything from …
…We’re all seeking an edge in our running to reach new levels of ability. Today we’re exploring powerful ways to help you train your mind – and reach the final frontiers of your performance.
Mental fitness is much like …
…Hamstrings injuries are a real pain the butt. And quite literally, the most common hamstring injury gives you a sharp pain at the top of the hamstring muscle near the glute.
This hamstring injury is called high hamstring tendinopathy…
…For decades, runners have always had a singular goal when it comes to injury rehabilitation: “fix” the injury. But what if we’ve been wrong about this goal?
Endurance athletes and physical therapists have an interesting relationship. We runners …
…Running is one of the most accessible sports out there. Just lace up your shoes and you can run virtually anywhere. But if you can’t get to a gym, how do you lift weights?
Strength training requires equipment. …
…Running a marathon is challenging. Running consistent marathons is even more difficult. But 50 marathons in 50 states… with the last one being your Personal Best is truly demanding.
The 50 State Marathon Club is an elite group. …
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