Running Tips, Mental Health April Edwards Running Tips, Mental Health April Edwards

7 Mental Tricks to Help You Run Longer

How many times have you heard the saying “Mind over matter”? It refers to the fact that we can control our physical body with one powerful tool: the mind.

This applies to running as well. I always surprise myself with how far I can go when I actually change my mindset. The more I resist and keep telling myself that “I’m in hell” (not being dramatic at all), the harder the run gets.

However, in my 10+ years of experience as an endurance runner, I have picked up some mental tips and tricks along the way that have helped me go the distance. I will share these tips with you today in this blog post so you can use them on your next run when you feel like you’re struggling.

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