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Success or excuses? you can't have both when focusing on running training.

Article: Success or excuses? you can't have both when focusing on running training.

We are all capable, but are we all willing?

Most of us talk a good game (myself included) I'm going to do this, I'm going to do that, I want to be better, fitter, faster.... But at what cost?!

How to fucus on being a runner.

Think about where you want to be in 6 months or 12 months from now, what is it going to take to get there? The journey to success isn't easy, and if you really want it, I mean really want it, what steps are you going to take to make it happen?

Best practices to improve your running performance

What separates the best from the rest is what they are willing to sacrifice along the way, it's not just their physical attributes that make them better, it's their mental strength, their mindset to make those all important changes to succeed.

  • Early nights, plenty of rest
  • No alcohol
  • Rest and recovery days
  • Gym work
  • Good nutrition
  • Up early to train (double days)
  • Tough sessions - the ones that make a difference
  • Pushing themselves to the limit on hard days
  • Taking it easy on easy days

Set targets to becomes a better runner.

There will be tough days along the way, that's life! It's how we handle those bad/off days and bounce back and stay on track. Remember your 'WHY' If you haven't got one, think of one.

  • What's your purpose
  • What's your goal
  • What are you training for
  • What outcome do you want

This will help give you your 'WHY' and keep you focused on your journey to success.

Remember the question? Success or excuses, YOU decide.

 

 

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Coach Leigh

A fully qualified England Athletics endurance running coach, fully insured and enhanced DBS checked, with years of experience working with athletes from grass roots right up to elite level in multiple sports from, football, basketball and running.

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