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You’ve likely heard that the training you do in the last two weeks before a marathon won’t significantly improve your physical fitness. However, what you may not realize is that the workouts you choose during this time can have a profound impact on another crucial organ: your brain. In fact, the decisions you make in the lead-up to your race could be the difference between a successful performance and a disappointing one.
We all have tendencies that shape our thoughts and actions. Some of us tend to overtrain, while others might beat themselves up over a missed workout or skip rehab exercises. A big part of coaching is identifying these tendencies in athletes and developing strategies to capitalize on the positive ones while minimizing the negative ones. In this article, we’ll explore how to identify your own tendencies and find ways to harness the good and banish the bad.
You’ve likely spent countless hours training your body to prepare for race day. You’ve logged the miles, done the speed work, and dialed in your nutrition. But have you prepared your mind? Visualization is a powerful tool that can help you mentally prepare for the challenges of race day and boost your performance. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of visualization and provide tips on how to incorporate it into your race preparation routine.
Every experienced runner knows that running success ultimately comes down to simply lacing up the shoes and getting out the door. At times, this is easy. The weather is great. You feel like a million bucks. Your life stress is low, and you’re meeting up with your running friends. At other times, you have zero motivation to get out the door, even though you know you should. That’s where “brain training” is key.