This is from one of my favorite Runner’s World magazines, June 2007, “Tips for Beginners”:
Imagine This, MENTAL STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU RUN BETTER from Jeff Galloway
“You’re halfway through a run, but the remaining distance seems too difficult. Forget the total you still need to cover and try breaking up the remaining miles, minutes, or repeats into segments you know you can handle. For example, maybe it’s two minutes. Run for that amount of time, saying, “I know I can go two more minutes,” then walk for 30 to 60 seconds. You can also try running from one landmark to the next, taking short walk breaks between. Some runners prefer counting steps, telling themselves “50 more steps” until the next walk break. On a really tough day, thinking One more step can keep you moving forward.”
This is a technique you can apply to so many tasks and it really does work! It reminds me of this quote, “Inch by inch, life’s a cinch, yard by yard, life is hard.”
You may also enjoy this short “movie” for inspiration!
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