Featured Stories
-
Follow the Runner’s Resource on Facebook
Twitter
-
Running Tools
-
Other Running Topics
- About
- College Running
- Gear for Runners
- Health and Running
- High School Cross County
- History of Running
- Marathon of the Month
- Marathons
- Medicine and Running
- Miscellaneous Topics for Runners
- Other Running info
- Psychology of Running
- Racing for Runners
- Running Books
- Running Coaching
- Running Injuries
- Running Shoes
- Running Trails
- Science and Running
- Stretching for Runners
- Training for Runners
- Ultra Running
- Uncategorized
- Web site tools
Psychology of Running Archive
-
Motivating Yourself to Run
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsIt is very easy to dream about completing an extensive four month training program in order to run the best race of your life. It is far a different thing... -
Running Psychology
Posted on January 13, 2011 | No CommentsOne of the most frustrating things about running is the phenomenon of “choking” during a race or difficult workout. If your nervousness and anxiety about racing becomes overwhelming, there is... -
Running Away Stress
Posted on July 15, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s become a cliche – regular distance running relieves stress. It’s true that I always feel more relaxed after a run, but why is that? What are the physiological effects... -
Training Your Mind to Race Well
Posted on May 5, 2009 | No CommentsReaders of this blog and web site know that I’m a big proponent of focusing on training the mind as well as the body. It really does not matter how... -
Running Within
Posted on December 8, 2008 | No CommentsTo add to my previous post about running psychology, check out the book Running Within by Jerry Lynch. This book is an excellent resource for learning how to prevent negative... -
Thought Control
Posted on December 6, 2008 | No CommentsI am firm believer that a runner’s thoughts have a huge impact on performance. It doesn’t matter how well you run your workouts, if you don’t have a positive state...
