Martin Luther King Jr said “If you can’t fly then run”…
“…if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward” Dr King was…
WHY RUN?
As a very overweight and lazy 13 year old, I began the 8th grade in a new city—my 14th school—without any friends. My dad was…
Running Can Change a Negative Mindset Into A Positive One
What you think, say, and believe can stimulate the release of either positive or negative hormones. Mantras are a great first step to changing a…
Don’t Dread the ‘Mill
Some runners detest the “dreadmill,” while others, afraid of galling or flying off the belt, haven’t dared to attempt a run on it. But if…
No More Excuses
One excuse often given for not exercising: “I don’t have the right build (or technique) for exercise.” Just go to any big marathon and you’ll…
Guest Blog By Hilary Topper: Sub 3 Hour Marathoner Benefits from the Galloway Method by Marc Burget
I began running my Senior year of high school in 1992 by joining the track team, after being pressured by my friends to fill a…
Reason to Run: Racing My Friend/Rival in a Virtual Race
There’s nothing more motivating for some runners than challenging another runner to a race. Unfortunately, due to schedules, career, family, and other demands, the two…
In Good Company: Buddies—human, canine, and virtual—boost motivation
If you always run alone and enjoy it, that’s great. But runners who never sweat with company tend to experience more low-motivation days and miss…
The Many Ways to “Win” A Marathon
There are an almost unlimited number of different marathon “missions.” Each can enrich your life in a different way, while delivering about the same exhilaration…
An Extra Day of Fitness: Motivation to get out the door. Leap Day Special!
There are three times when exercisers feel challenged: 1) early in the morning 2) after the workouts 3) before the tough workouts. It’ll be much…
Running Motivates Me for the Rest of the Day
I always receive mental momentum after my run that continues for the rest of the day. The muscles come alive, injecting physical energy into my…
Jump Start Your Motivation
Almost every runner feels better after almost every run. But there are “those days” every year when the subconscious reflex brain is under a higher…
An attitude adjustment
Of all the things people do to improve attitude, running has been shown to be the best. Attitude research on people doing a wide range…
Four Daily Habits That Can Change Your Life
It's natural to become focused on the big things in their life, and worry about outside forces and the reality of stress. But a few…
“I don’t have time to exercise.”
Most of the recent US presidents have been regular exercisers, as well as most of their vice presidents. Are you more busy than the President?…
Be Positive!
As your long ones are getting longer (or the weather is getting colder), have a list of statements that you can repeat as necessary to…