HOW TO MENTALLY GET THROUGH A LONG RUN

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The long run is intimidating, but necessary. It took me years to figure out how to mentally get through the hard parts and in the story I'll share with you the mental games and techniques that get me through

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Time-based goals, like a 2-hour run, can be less daunting than distance-based ones, especially when broken into smaller, digestible blocks - think podcast episodes or workout intervals. Experiment with different methods to find your personal running style, you might be surprised!

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LISTEN TO A PODCAST

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Transform your long runs by breaking them into smaller, less daunting segments. For instance, a 12-mile run can be a 1-mile warmup, two 5-mile runs, and a 1-mile cooldown. Using a watch to countdown the miles can also make your run more engaging and less overwhelming.

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Don't face those long runs solo - consider joining a friend or a local running group. This can make your runs more enjoyable and less intimidating, plus, these groups often cater to all levels, so you'll always fit right in. Remember, every runner started somewhere, and they get it!

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HOW TO MENTALLY GET THROUGH A LONG RUN

The long run is intimidating, but necessary. It took me years to figure out how to mentally get through the hard parts and in the story I'll share with you the mental games and techniques that get me through

Time-based goals, like a 2-hour run, can be less daunting than distance-based ones, especially when broken into smaller, digestible blocks - think podcast episodes or workout intervals. Experiment with different methods to find your personal running style, you might be surprised!

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? TIME VS. DISTANCE

LISTEN TO A PODCAST

Your music might actually be making you run too fast, which is making your long run effort too hard. Try listening to a podcast or an audio book instead of running to music.

Transform your long runs by breaking them into smaller, less daunting segments. For instance, a 12-mile run can be a 1-mile warmup, two 5-mile runs, and a 1-mile cooldown. Using a watch to countdown the miles can also make your run more engaging and less overwhelming.

BREAK IT UP

Don't face those long runs solo - consider joining a friend or a local running group. This can make your runs more enjoyable and less intimidating, plus, these groups often cater to all levels, so you'll always fit right in. Remember, every runner started somewhere, and they get it!

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