No matter how much you have trained for a race, there will be one (or more) runs where your brain flat out tells you that you can’t do it.  Can’t complete the run or can’t go another step.

Here are gentle tips to help you finish your run or workout.

1.  Stop, take a few deep breaths, begin again at a slower pace.

2.  Turn off your watch.  Run for enjoyment.

3.  Shorten your workout.

And here are a few, not so gentle tips.

1.  Pick up the pace.  You know you can do it so bust it out.

2.  Add intervals to your run.  This forces you to focus and concentrate – this will help you on race day.

3.  Stop whining.  We are not quitters!

Now go run!

Keli