Shattered Runner Meditations

Setting an outcome goal for every run is crucial especially when you're training for a big race. What you might not always think about is setting a process goal, or intention, before you start each t…

Trying to maintain a gratitude practice can end up feeling surface level and ultimately falling flat, I get it! Gratitude does provide so many incredible benefits to you and your life though so why n…

Most runners have a love/hate relationship with rest days. Rest days are a gift to our body and mind, but it can be hard to take a day off. When we do have have all this extra energy which can make i…

Sometimes there can be TOO much of an emphasis on data, goals, and seeing results and we forget that it's possible to just run. We don't often run to simply feel good, so now's your chance to get wha…

You have a million things on your to-do list, so how do you get them all done? You go for a run of course! Runners like to joke that we use running to avoid responsibilities, but going for a run actu…

Yes you can learn how to breathe correctly and practice breathing to help you shatter your runs! Deliberate breathing allows as much oxygen as possible to your body, your muscles, and your brain. You…

On a tough run, we tend to try and push through the pain or ignore it completely, but that can actually make the pain feel larger than it really is. Instead, practice mindfulness to accept the pain a…

You won't always be motivated and excited to run especially if you have a challenging workout or the weather isn't ideal. Good thing you have plenty of ways to motivate yourself and build excitement …

What you say to yourself (or about yourself) matters in everything you do. Especially on a run! Productive self-talk can boost your confidence, increase your energy, and allow you to enjoy your runs …

Using data like your pace, distance, or power can tell you a lot about a run and your performance and while this data is important, it's also important to acknowledge other factors that contribute to…

It's so easy to talk yourself out of going for your run especially when life gets busy. The more you let yourself off the hook, the easier it becomes to do so and the further you'll be from your goal…

As runners, we expect a lot from our mind and body but we don't always take the time to acknowledge all that we are capable of. Expressing gratitude for the effort you're able to put into your runnin…

When you're sore, tired, or not in a good mood sometimes the last thing you want to do is go for your run. That's the best time to run though because running provides incredible mental and physical b…

The soreness you feel from training can be so satisfying because it's a sign of your hard work AND it can be so tiring to deal with that tension every week. Being able to release tension or tightness…

After your run, you may take some time to cool down and reflect on your performance. This is a key part of training and reaching your goals, but oftentimes your critical voice can overshadow the good…

Training for a race doesn't mean just physically training your body to handle the distance and effort. It also means training your mind to keep you locked in, confident, and energized. Your racing co…

If you're running a spring marathon, you're probably in the height of your training right now. Marathon training is challenging physically and mentally especially when you're really focused on puttin…

When we're pushing toward a big goal - running your first 5K, going for a major PR, qualifying for a Major Marathon - it's easy to become ultra-focused on the end goal and forget to celebrate the win…

A tough run can easily shake your confidence and make you question your fitness. Having a fantastic run one day only to struggle through the next can be frustrating and confusing, but it happens to a…