Tag: goals
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Running or Racing Goals
Written by Lacey Liebert, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Today’s tip – Running or Racing Goals There are many ways to think and talk about goals. We have already had a few tips on this expansive topic! Today, I’ll mention one way to think about goals. Some people like the “A, B, C” approach to goal-setting. This can…
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Why I think you should consider an ultra as your next big race.
Written by: Matt Betten In 1923, George Leigh Mallory was asked why he was so intent on climbing Mount Everest. His reply is now famous – “Because it is there.” I’ve found this really speaks to most ultrarunners. Whether you’re running 100 milers in the mountains of Colorado or you’re running as many 2 mile…
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Wrapping up a year of running (or not)
Written by Lacey Liebert, LMHC As we head into “the most wonderful time of the year” here is your friendly reminder that it’s okay to not feel “merry and bright.” Despite the not-so-subtle messaging about how we *should* feel around this time of year, our lived experiences are much more complicated. For the purpose of…
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Thinking outside the PR
Written by Amanda Brandt Goal Setting: Thinking Outside the PR Note that I’m writing this tip from my own experiences and from research I have done over the past several years regarding retraining one’s brain to think differently. Who among us hasn’t tried for a PR? More miles! Faster paces! More races! PRs can be…