Shattered Runner Meditations

No matter how many miles you've ran or your level of fitness, there are some runs that will just never get easier. That's a good thing because it means we are pushing our limits and challenging ourse…

We naturally tie our confidence to our performance so if we have a bad run, our confidence tends to be low and if we have a good run, our confidence increases. We shouldn't rely on our performance to…

My current running goal is to run 200 miles in February. I'm about halfway through and already thinking about what I want to do next, but there's so much I need to do to accomplish my current goal. T…

The power of a run is priceless! A run can completely change your mood or turn around a bad day. Sometimes, we are so busy rushing to the next thing, we don't have a chance to actually let these posi…

Long runs can be super intimidating and stressful - it's hard to run for that long and that far! This stress and intimidation does not help you run your best and it certainly doesn't help you reach y…

A bad run can easily ruin your whole day, but we've all been there and one bad run doesn't mean we're losing our fitness or moving backward in our progress. Bad runs just happen! Using gratitude to a…

Most runs you'll do require significantly more mental effort than physical effort, which is why it's so important to mentally prepare and practice your mental skills. When you're met with a challenge…

We aren't immune to challenging runs no matter how much work we put in. That's a good thing though because tough runs are where we can learn and grow to become even stronger runners. You just have to…

You created some big runnings goals for yourself and you have met a few challenges along the way that make you question your goals in the first place. All you need to overcome these challenges is a b…

You just shattered your run! As you cool down, take a few minutes to evaluate how it went. You'll use the mental markers you set during your warm-up to compare your intention to your actual performan…

Hopefully by now you know the importance of physically warming up before a run. What you might not know is that it's equally important to mentally warm up!

This meditation will help you set your run…

Picture this: You have a run on the schedule, but you're tired from a busy week, it's cold outside, and there's a million things do to around the house. These excuses sound legitimate but if you let …

It's not often that we take the time after a run to feel proud of the hard work we just invested, especially when it's cold, snowy, or rainy. And it's even less often that we acknowledge that we went…

If you're training for a race or on the way to a different goal, you're probably feeling mentally and physically exhausted. You're not alone! Putting in that hard work and staying consistent is taxin…

Sometimes you just need that little push to get out the door for your run, especially when it's cold, dark, or rainy. Use this meditation to build your fire to warm up and get the energy you need to …

Mantras are powerful phrases we can use to build confidence in our running abilities, speed, and push through challenging moments, but they can fall short if they aren't created and used properly.

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It's still the holiday season and you're probably busier than ever, which means it's even harder to get out for a run. If you're able to, congratulations! Way to honor yourself and your goals.

Now, …

You're not always going to feel motivated for every run, so having a few ways to motivate yourself is the best way to get those runs done and reach your goals.

Use this meditation to motivate yourse…

Mindfulness is the best way to soak in every moment of your run and also stay in the present when you're having a tough run.

This meditation is meant to help you practice mindfulness as you warm up a…

Pushing yourself physically and mentally can help you learn and grow into your best running self. In that spirit, I just completed my first trail run AND ultra marathon because why not?

This meditati…