Tag: Visualization
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4 ways to run your workouts faster

So often we set limits for ourselves. We think we can only run up to a certain speed limit. We struggle to trust the body to run as fast and consistently as we might be able to. Sometimes, we don’t even accurately know our own limits. Here are some of the best ways to run…
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Run Ridge Run 25K – Recap

I’ve never been so close to not starting a race. Had it been the day earlier, or the two or three prior, I might not have. But I’m so glad I started this race, as it was one of my best in years.
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Weekly Newsletter – The best reflective exercise I do before every race

This exercise works in written form for those that enjoy writing or journaling like me, but it can also simply be done as a visualization exercise.
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The 15 questions every trail runner should be asking themselves before their next race

There are many reasons why I love trail running over any other type of running. The main one is because of its varying levels of complexity. The puzzle that must come together. The sheer amount of things that you need to get right to have a successful race and accomplish what you want. So with…
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Pre-race checklist #4 – Mental preparation

Preparation goes beyond just looking at a map! Here are all the things you should prepare in the lead-up to your next ultra or trail race!
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Visualization and race-specific training

I’ve always had a wild imagination. Growing up, I’d play hockey and soccer in my basement for hours on end. Every single time, I’d visualize being the best in the world. I’d break all the records, score the wildest of goals, and mesmerize the commentators every time. When I quit hockey at age 12 and…

