tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post9006511394694303776..comments2024-01-02T04:49:42.454-06:00Comments on runningaroundtheboyz: Helpful Tips For When Your Run Gets TOUGHAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-80385485299282222332017-02-10T09:21:57.646-06:002017-02-10T09:21:57.646-06:00I think setting small goals is so important. It he...I think setting small goals is so important. It helps make the larger goals more attainableKookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-43810186061268737892017-02-07T09:34:28.736-06:002017-02-07T09:34:28.736-06:00Good tips. I definitely use the "focus on sma...Good tips. I definitely use the "focus on small goals" one when I'm not feeling it that day. It always helps.Michelle Rogershttp://www.michellerogers.fit/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-89654174339514364772017-02-06T21:36:23.305-06:002017-02-06T21:36:23.305-06:00Great tips. I remind myself that I'm out runni...Great tips. I remind myself that I'm out running because I choose to be, and am lucky to be out there!Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-38970598064333660752017-02-06T18:18:26.720-06:002017-02-06T18:18:26.720-06:00Great tips! I had a tough run last weekend, but fo...Great tips! I had a tough run last weekend, but for different reasons. I definitely find that it helps to focus on what is around me and appreciate being outside!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-23816728281987568872017-02-06T17:50:14.784-06:002017-02-06T17:50:14.784-06:00As we all know, the bad runs are gonna happen. Alt...As we all know, the bad runs are gonna happen. Although I don't enjoy them any more than anyone else, I do breathe a thankful breath (or several) when I finish and think to myself, "Whew! Glad that's over!" (because I also know there will probably be a great run in the near future)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-1655968683213874392017-02-06T17:50:12.045-06:002017-02-06T17:50:12.045-06:00I constantly talk to myself when runs get hard. I ...I constantly talk to myself when runs get hard. I will also try changing up the music (a podcast or a musical gives me something on which to focus so I can take my mind off what's going on with my running). Having a friend is a great way for motivation, but it's a double edged sword because then I don't like running alone. Boo. Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-50306998101368523122017-02-06T15:01:23.589-06:002017-02-06T15:01:23.589-06:00That's true. When you're done you feel fa...That's true. When you're done you feel fantastic and no guilt! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-73035460243716512752017-02-06T15:01:00.595-06:002017-02-06T15:01:00.595-06:00Thanks! I love my running friends! Friends for lif...Thanks! I love my running friends! Friends for life for sure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-42218996156636722442017-02-06T15:00:41.032-06:002017-02-06T15:00:41.032-06:00I suppose they WOULD work for most things in life ...I suppose they WOULD work for most things in life that are hard! :) even the breathing. I often have to put myself in timeout and breath, just to not explode someday. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-24676643612817123002017-02-06T15:00:00.991-06:002017-02-06T15:00:00.991-06:00I'll remember that for grandmas! :)I'll remember that for grandmas! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-70552839059218595542017-02-06T14:59:46.061-06:002017-02-06T14:59:46.061-06:00Oh - that's a good idea!Oh - that's a good idea! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-72510498097457682652017-02-06T14:59:15.603-06:002017-02-06T14:59:15.603-06:00i seriously sometimes yell at myself! :)i seriously sometimes yell at myself! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-125074141049997002017-02-06T14:58:58.499-06:002017-02-06T14:58:58.499-06:00So true!So true!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-57568853471668336892017-02-06T14:47:10.470-06:002017-02-06T14:47:10.470-06:00I use the "Set small goals" all the time...I use the "Set small goals" all the time when I'm running and really don't want to be. I'll tell myself just run hard til that tree, or garbage can, mailbox anything really. It's the little things that occupy your mind. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325341013716918783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-63142297687866321802017-02-06T14:11:44.568-06:002017-02-06T14:11:44.568-06:00The pep talk helps. Unless it doesn't. Lol. Bu...The pep talk helps. Unless it doesn't. Lol. But it usually does!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-30312139695971144262017-02-06T13:53:26.205-06:002017-02-06T13:53:26.205-06:00All good tips! I had a really tough run this weeke...All good tips! I had a really tough run this weekend and used a lot of self pep talks to get me through it.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-71942858833536165802017-02-06T13:52:28.636-06:002017-02-06T13:52:28.636-06:00Sometimes I just need a change up like a new class...Sometimes I just need a change up like a new class or a break from running and then I miss it and go backdeborah @ Confessions of a mother runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-51338745696734145342017-02-06T12:33:37.301-06:002017-02-06T12:33:37.301-06:00These are the runs I remember when I'm standin...These are the runs I remember when I'm standing at the starting line of a goal race. Pushing through the tough ones build that mental toughness that pays off in spades. Great tips!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-15480895244029757292017-02-06T11:03:01.196-06:002017-02-06T11:03:01.196-06:00I am not a runner but these tips are helpful for m...I am not a runner but these tips are helpful for me getting through this long, cold winter!Margohttp://brooklynfitchick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-9088944252090745702017-02-06T10:58:03.316-06:002017-02-06T10:58:03.316-06:00Those tough runs build character! Way to dig deep!...Those tough runs build character! Way to dig deep! I just try to focus on one km at a time when my runs get really hard or whatever is waiting me at the end of my run - be it my kids/husband, the rest of the day or a sweet treat :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453365769094147989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-26220100531905469212017-02-06T10:52:17.928-06:002017-02-06T10:52:17.928-06:00I love these tips! Running with friends always hel...I love these tips! Running with friends always helps me, and those small goals usually keep me running. Nicole @ Fitful Focushttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-89866095537306887442017-02-06T10:37:30.677-06:002017-02-06T10:37:30.677-06:00Sometimes it's even just getting to the end of...Sometimes it's even just getting to the end of the block!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-84789570590156439722017-02-06T10:37:15.432-06:002017-02-06T10:37:15.432-06:00That's awesome Katie! Way to go!That's awesome Katie! Way to go!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-63774428201475121862017-02-06T10:36:53.965-06:002017-02-06T10:36:53.965-06:00That's a good one! THinking about your why - ...That's a good one! THinking about your why - awesome Judy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720427310581652580.post-62132227355358003992017-02-06T09:31:56.834-06:002017-02-06T09:31:56.834-06:00Focusing on the scenery is a big one for me! Excep...Focusing on the scenery is a big one for me! Except when it's not scenic, LOL!<br /><br />I knew Sunday's run was going to be tough (although thankfully only 8 miles). So I spent some time in the car thinking about my why before I got out . . . then just doing it. :)Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.com