12 More Reasons to Become a Predawn Runner
One of the more popular posts on this blog has been the original 20 Reasons to Become a Predawn Runner. This post takes the list up to at least 32, with likely some additional contributions from readers.
Motivation
The Season of the Never-Repeating Route
This runner ran an experiment through the past season to see if he could avoid repeating a route. What did he learn? Well, maybe some lessons that translate well to life in general.
Building your Running Board of Directors
Just as a board of directors is critical for both supporting and challenging the CEO of a corporation, you as a runner can benefit from assembling a panel of experts to help provide guidance, encouragement, and, at times, criticism of your training and goals.
Exercise – A Good Step Forward in Coping with Autism
While exercise is valuable (nay, essential) for all children, it has particular benefits for children with autism. By giving a means to expend his energy, regular exercise has helped improve our son’s focus, sleep habits, and therefore his overall progress.
Getting Better with Age
Running really is a sport that ages well, as you can show improvement well throughout your “career” and there are plenty of opportunities to benchmark yourself against relevant competition. And, admittedly, it’s fun to beat the youngsters once in a while too.
The Winter of our Discontent
A hamstring injury has made this a long and drawn-out winter. Changing plans, conflicting advice, and a roller-coaster of sensations has led to the point where we’re not better off than where we started. Thus, it’s time to return to the one thing that did seem to give a positive signal – rest.
Setting Goals – Language Matters
A Harvard Business Review post on mission statements leads to some thoughts on how language matters in setting goals for runners. Are you bogging down your stated goals with hedges or wiggle words?
Twelve Steps to Reaching your Running Goals
There are many sources of inspiration for your passion for running, if you keep your mind open to different disciplines. This post is inspired by a bluntly-worded self-help / productivity blog post, and provides insights as to how to maintain your focus on achieving your goals in the face of distractions or adversity.
Another Reason to Go Predawn – Better Fat-Burning
A recent study in Belgium provides more evidence of the value of running predawn – you lose or maintain weight better due to better fat-burning. There are some caveats to the study to consider, though.
Bringing Your Best to Be a Better Runner
After seeing what “bringing (or “being”) your best” has done for one runner I admire, I’m adopting (fine, plagiarizing) the approach in my own training. Maybe you’ll want to consider the same for yours.
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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