You’ve heard that using mental imagery can help your running, but how exactly do you paint a picture of success? Kate Hays, director of the “Psyching Team” for the Toronto Marathon and owner of a sports-psychology practice, offers three ways to improve your visualisation skills.
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Train Your Brain to Race
Fast feet will get you only so far. To race well, you’ve got to train your brain as well, and many runners realise the role the mind plays in their running performance. Some elite runners now employ a mental coach as well, and even recreational runners are starting to take advantage of this expertise. By Jennifer Pirtle
Mother-Daughter Motivation
One of the most incredible bonds we humans develop is between a mother and her daughter, and over the years weve heard many inspirational stories here at Runners World about mothers and daughters that run together. These stories will inspire you too. – By Alisa Bauman
Words That Work For YOU
Self-talk mantras, those short power bytes you play over and over in your head, can be a motivational tool for runners if what youre saying makes sense. And you have to pick the right mantra for the right moment if you want it to work for you. – By Gigi Douban
Now I know why I run!
For a long time, I thought that running was all about changing my body, or rather getting rid of most of it. But now, after years of exercise, I’ve finally realised that it involves more than taming a wobbly rear end. That’s why I’m still a runner. – By Susan Barnson-Hayward
Pretty Strong
Feeling comfortable in our skin isn’t always easy, given modern societys fixation with being thin, slim, trim and lean. Thats why I love running, because it helps me achieve what I believe is a healthy look while setting a great example for my kids. By Kristin Armstrong
Good Thinking
Sometimes when we run we focus on our bodies, especially if were suffering from a side stitch or shoulder cramp. Other times we let our minds wander and ponder the universe or the meaning of life and other interesting topics. Both tuning in and tuning out strategies have their benefits. By Kristen Elde
Beat the Winter Blues
Dark, dreary winter days can make even upbeat runners tired and cranky, but running can help us to look on the bright side of life again. Read on if youre having problems dealing with winter. By Sarah Bowen Shea
Mould the Next Generation
Today’s kids are less physically fit than ever before, but adults can do something about that. If they pace themselves and have fun, today’s children can grow into tomorrow’s dedicated athletes, and with your help, they will see that running brings positive rewards. By Jeff Galloway
Chasing the Runner’s High
Like so many of the other firsts in my life – first kiss, first bump-bump in the night, first child – I remember my first ‘runner’s high’ as if it were yesterday – but researchers say it’s a myth… By Amby Burfoot
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