Dean Karnazes Explores The Mental Battle Involved in Surviving a Marathon

Dean Karnazes Explores The Mental Battle Involved in Surviving a Marathon

Running legend Dean Karnazes proves he is not just an exceptional endurance athlete….he is also a great writer. In his latest inspirational book: The Road To Sparta, Dean openly shares the physical and mental pain he endured during one of his toughest ever challenges. He has kindly agreed to share his vivid description of what it takes to run a marathon. If you have survived the marathon (or plan to) you will find reading this text a very emotional experience. Enjoy.

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Winning the mental fitness marathon

Winning the mental fitness marathon

Our guest expert for this episode, Dr. Danelle Kabush has over a decade of experience working as certified sport psychology consultant with several national sport teams via the Canadian Sport Institute. 

Danelle shares with rundamentalists readers how to build a practical mental fitness plan to improve your performance and recovery.

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8.5 Tips For Making Running Goals That Stick

8.5 Tips For Making Running Goals That Stick

For many runners, the New Year signifies a fresh start; a time to think about goals and the commitments you plan to make. Yet, for all the initial enthusiasm, keeping yourself motivated, committed (beyond Jan 31st) and moving toward the accomplishment of those goals is often tough.

If you’re tired of setting goals and making resolutions that quickly fade, consider our expert tips to help you stay focused.

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26.2 Marathon Day Anxieties - How to Overcome Them to Enjoy a Positive Race

26.2 Marathon Day Anxieties - How to Overcome Them to Enjoy a Positive Race

If you feel nervous about your upcoming race - you’re not alone. Most runners suffer from MarathonPhobia.

Talking to my running crew during our 12-mile taper run in preparation for the Chicago marathon – everyone shared their marathon anxieties, including (in no particular order):

1. Fear of letting down other people (family, friends, charity sponsors…)

2. What if I have a gastrointestinal issue?

3. Did I do enough training? I didn’t do enough hill workouts– it’s too late now

4. Will there be big lines for the Porta-Potties?

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Carb Loading For Your Brain

Carb Loading For Your Brain

Most runners include ‘carb loading’ in their pre-race routine. Eliud Kipchoge favors rice as his carb….he also works on visualization, self-talk, relaxation and mantras for dessert to fuel his mental game. To help non-elite runners have a positive race experience, on October 7th top sports psychologist, Dr. Jim Afremow will be sharing a menu of mental skills in a free coaching webinar.

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17 Olympic Gold Medalists and You......

17 Olympic Gold Medalists and You......

Imagine if you had the opportunity to be trained by the coach who inspired 17 Olympic Gold Medalists.

On October 7th, Dr. Jim Afremow, the sports psychologist the Pro athletes turn to when they are looking for that extra competitive advantage, will be hosting a coaching session dedicated to helping recreational runners achieve their goals.

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