Two Years of Predawn Runner, and the Renewed Vision
After two years of Predawn Runner, it’s time to look back on some of the top posts and share some thoughts on future directions.
Motivation
Running at 20,000 to 50,000 Feet – Taking a View of Your Horizons
It is through maintaining an understanding of our longer-term purpose and goals for our running that we can get through the tough times, and maintain motivation in the face of failure (or, for that matter, success).
Running Helps Your Brain. Now Use It.
Given all the benefits that running has for our intelligence, it’s a shame we let it go to waste by relying on technology and tools instead of actually thinking more often. Let’s all resolve to put an end to that.
Seven Mind Shifts to Turn Injury to Opportunity
Being injured sucks, but a big part of the recovery process is looking for opportunities to improve as a runner while you recuperate. Here are seven ways you can do so.
14 Tricks to Jump Start Your Running Mojo
In the midst of a long training season, it’s not unusual to lose your running mojo. Here are 14 ways you can gain it back, including reassessing your goals and mixing up your routines.
Six Inspiring Manifestos for Runners
A well-crafted manifesto can inspire not only the directly intended audience, but other readers with diverse interests. Here are six such manifestos that can motivate your training.
Press Release – Announcing the Rebranding of Recovery Runs
The word “recovery” is too backwards-looking – implying one needs to apologize or make up for working to hard on the prior outing. Therefore, it is time to refresh your perceptions about this critical element of a successful training program, and what better way to do so than with a new name.
Seven Benefits Social Media Can Bring to Your Running
While running is by nature an individual sport, there’s no need to do it alone. In fact, with the plethora of social networks to choose from, it’s easy to find runners with similar capabilities and backgrounds. And that can be a powerful force for driving improved performance and enjoyment.
Why You Will Fail at Your New Year’s Resolution
No more than 20% of New Year’s resolutions last beyond January. Here are seven fatal flaws that doom such resolutions, and the fixes to keep your commitments on track.
Turning the Page on 2011
Call it closing the book, or turning the page, or moving on, but it’s time to look back with some satisfaction at a successful 2011 and share some thoughts on the outlook for 2012.
The Predawn Runner Book
Running Ahead of the Sun portrays a journey from injury to marathon glory. Let it inspire and inform your own approach to chasing your dreams in the midst of your busy life.
The Running Manifesto
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