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And physically, proper form and training methods that work for you could make a huge difference.
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“Walking during my runs has made me a better runner.
Now, I make walking (even for a minute or two) part of my training.
That way, I can have my gear right there ready to go.
I started squatting, lunging, and deadlifting heavy loads and was able to cut my race time significantly.
The next day I went to a local running store to be properly fitted for shoes.
It made a world of a difference in not only my stride, but in my recovery as well.
To this day, it’s the first piece of advice I give to new runners.
World-class runners coach you through runs of all typeslistening to their motivating words, I forget I’m running.
(I used the latter a lot.)
I’ve run 112 miles on the app since January, and I could vouch for it all day.
When I get too comfortable, my accountability partner is always there to push the pace.
“Jocelyn Runice, 24,@jocelynrunice
I love curating a playlist for running.
When I got the medal for the race I knew it was something I had to do again!
In under a year, I’ve developed a love for running simply because I decided to challenge myself.
It’s fun, stress-relieving, and addicting!
[After years of hearing this] I decided to finally say, ‘what do you mean?’
Quick, short breaths and gasps can use up your energy.
That mantra has kept me focused and allowed me to push my boundaries further and further into growth.
Long story short, I wasnt preparedphysically, emotionally, and mentally.
A few of my favorite includeStuff You Should KnowandHow I Built This.
This has made it more manageable to work into my schedule, as well as easier mentally.
When all of this happens, I become slower and I’m more prone to injuring myself.
With that, my pace improved drastically, as did my distances.
Finally, I have a look at my training plan to mentally prepare myself.
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