Motivation

You can take control over your attitude, or you can let yourself be swayed by outside factors that will leave you on a motivational roller…

Most of the recent U.S. Presidents have been regular exercisers, as well as most of their Vice Presidents.  Are you busier than the President?  You…

Select another "mission" before race day. Even with the best preparation, there will be a natural motivational lull after the race. When you've spent months…

You can take control over your attitude, or you can let yourself be swayed by outside factors that will leave you on a motivational roller…

I believe that distance running/walking engages various systems in our bodies that connect us directly to our roots. Primitive man had to walk and run…

There will be periods of low confidence during some training runs, and the marathon itself – even when the training has fully prepared you for…

As your long ones are getting longer, have a list of statements that you can repeat as necessary to yourself. You're going to have discouraging…

Living longer is related to the number of calories burned per week. Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger conducted a highly acclaimed and comprehensive study for the US…

In a few seconds of writing in your journal, you control the process of running improvement. A journal allows us to plan the future, track…

You've just returned to your comfortable and cozy home or hotel room after a tough day and are tempted to relax for the evening. You…

My prime goal for 2009 is to maximize the happiness that I feel during or after a run.  For years, I couldn't figure out why…

Early in my running career I discovered the power of a reward after exercise. During the most difficult workouts I would promise myself a big…

There is a very positive attitude change taking place in North America: adults are learning that exercise doesn't have to hurt–and it actually gives pleasure. Usually…

Running can be one of the best ways to maintain a good attitude, erase stress, and enjoy sustained vitality throughout the day. When the pace…

Over the past 2 months, I’ve heard from hundreds of runners who are in the final stages of a significant goal—usually a half or a…

Hi! This week I’ll be talking about aging gracefully through running, running through cancer, Big Sur CA, a marathon movie, running away from drug addiction,…