Tag: racing
Listen: Runner Academy Podcast
I had a lovely conversation with Matt Johnson of the Runner Academy podcast. He asked wonderful questions in our discussion, which ranged from yoga to racing and beyond. You can stream or download the podcast directly from the Runner Academy site or in iTunes. Side note: if you look at the stellar roster of previous guests of…
The Value of Testing
This intriguing article in last week’s New York Times Magazine talks about the value of pretesting. The results of pretesting help refine the learning process and lead to better outcomes on final exams. It strikes me that the same goes for endurance sports. There’s huge value in pretesting your training. The race itself should not be the…
Watch: More Free Yoga for Athletes Videos
Here are more of the yoga for athletes videos that accompany my August Yoga Journal feature on training for a triathlon: Week 5: Healthy Wrists Week 6: First Transition (T1) Week 7: Second Transition (T2) Week 8: Balance in the Water Plus bonus videos! Using a Mantra Drishti for Open Water The thumbnails are, as usual, hilarious.
Racing Wisely: Why This One?
The biggest question in choosing a race is why. In this excerpt from Racing Wisely, we explore the big reasons. As you commit to your race, take a few minutes to jot down or type up some notes about why you chose this race. They can be broad (“I’ve wanted to run a marathon ever since I heard…
Racing Wisely: Choosing a Destination
Racing can be a fun impetus for travel or a major onus. In this excerpt from Racing Wisely, I explain how to consider location, location, location as you choose a race. Choosing the location of your race wisely can set the stage for your own personal best, and location is a very personal decision. Will you target your…
Read: Mindful Racing
I’m very excited to lead our meditation at Wanderlust 108 in Atlanta, GA, on September 28. Today at the Wanderlust blog, you’ll find an excerpt from Racing Wisely, with some thoughts on mindfulness and running: Any practice can be a mindfulness practice, and many can be mindlessness practices. It’s all about intention and attention. Why are you here?…
Racing Wisely: Consider Others
Training and racing don’t happen in isolation. In this excerpt from Racing Wisely, I explain how your race choice can affect your loved ones. Consider them as you choose a race. The who of your personal best extends beyond you personally. Even if you live, train, and move through the course alone, you don’t race…
Racing Wisely: Choosing an Event
This excerpt from my latest book, Racing Wisely, prompts you to consider what you are going for when you commit to an event. Find a downloadable race planning questionnaire at racingwisely.com. Your personal best race is one where you meet your goals while maintaining a positive outlook according to your intention. The fact that this…
Racing Wisely: Choosing a Fall Goal Race
It’s the time of year to commit to a fall goal race. As you consider your options, here’s some advice from my latest book, Racing Wisely. Racing at your personal best is different from setting a personal record (PR), although the two can certainly happen simultaneously. When you race at your best, you finish satisfied that…
Racing Wisely: Testing
Here’s an excerpt from my latest book, Racing Wisely, on the importance of testing yourself during training. It’s not the most fun part of any training cycle, but it is critical to set yourself up for a personal best. In order to adjust your training so you can achieve your best performance on race day, you’ll need to…
Watch: Using Meditation to Perform at Your Personal Best
You know that visualizing your upcoming event will help you perform better. But where do you start? In this YouTube series, I explain how to get comfortable—really comfortable—for meditation; how to turn your attention inward, quiet your mind, and focus on your breath; how to visualize the way your breath and body will feel as you race;…
Racing Wisely: Postrace Recovery
As the major spring running races wrap up, many of us have extra free time on our hands as we recover. Here’s an excerpt from my latest book, Racing Wisely, with ideas on when and how to get back into the swing after your key race. Returning to Training Whether you raced to your personal best,…