Dealing with Negative Thoughts as a Runner
Posted by George Parker onProfessional golf is one of the most grueling mental sports. A golfer is alone on the course with his clubs, balls, and thoughts. Sure, he has a caddy as a companion, but only one person...
Pace Yourself
Posted by George Parker onTo be a distance runner, you learn to pace yourself. You cannot go full steam at the start of a race without paying the consequences of running out of energy too soon. Yet, we forget...
Wait For It To Settle: How to handle a disappointing running race or workout.
Posted by George Parker onIn the immediacy of a disappointing workout or race, we do not make good decisions or see clearly. We are blinded by emotion and act reflexively to take immediate action. There is a story of...
Just Do It. How'd it start?
Posted by George Parker onThere’s a story about Phil Knight, the co-founder of NIKE, at a convention where he describes the core customer of NIKE. Phil asks the audience to stand up if they have ever run for exercise....
Do You Practice Rejection?
Posted by George Parker onRunning is a journey that encompasses physical as well as mental and emotional growth. Beyond pursuing personal records and achievements, running offers valuable lessons in resilience and the art of handling failure and rejection. Inevitably,...
Kickstart the Second Half: Set Powerful Mid-Year Resolutions
Posted by George Parker onMany moons ago, I worked at Procter & Gamble for Crest Toothpaste. At P&G, the fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th compared to the standard January 1st to December 31st for most...
Unleash Your Running Potential with Tongkat Ali: The Natural Edge for Runners
Posted by George Parker onAs a runner, you always strive to push your limits, achieve new milestones, and improve your performance. While regular training, proper nutrition, and rest are essential, have you ever considered incorporating Tongkat Ali into your...
Positive Self-Talk Not Working?
Try This Instead.
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Do you struggle to get up in the morning to run? What about anxiety before a race? I read an article by a cognitive psychologist that might solve your struggles. The technique is called Functional...
Matt Mitson | From 5K struggle to 50+ mile Ultrarunner | Founder, Level Up Run
Posted by George Parker onPeregrune runners, meet Matt Mitson! Matt is a lifelong fitness enthusiast who discovered running later in life. He signed up for a local 5K on a whim and struggled on those early training runs. Fast...
2,000-Year-Old Wisdom for Achieving Your Next Running PR
Posted by George Parker onA passage in the Enchiridion by the Roman slave-turned-Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, caught my attention this morning: “In every act observe the things which come first, and those which follow it; and so proceed to act....
Why Brands in the Running Industry Matter: “The Ugly Shoe Now Worth Billions”
Posted by George Parker onWSJ published an article chronically the rise of the running shoe brand Hoka Hoka One. Do you remember the first time you saw a pair of Hokas? I do. They looked weird, right? Big and...
5-Day Meal Plan for Runners with Grocery List
Posted by George Parker onYou will eventually have to focus on nutrition if you want to be a better runner. Easier said than done! It’s hard to know where to start, so we created a simple 5-day meal plan...
Embracing the Journey: Lessons in Resilience from Creed II
Posted by George Parker onThere is a profoundly emotional scene at the end of Creed II, another installment in the Rocky Balboa boxing movie series. Viktor and his father run side by side through the alleys in the early...
It’s Simply a Matter of Time
Posted by George Parker onAfter graduating from college, I worked at a business consulting firm filled with the top MBA programs in the country. One of the consultants was a Harvard graduate who, over lunch, was proudly telling us...
Carb-Loading: Maximizing Glycogen Stores for Peak Performance in a Marathon
Posted by George Parker on“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin When running a marathon, one key factor that can make a significant difference is the optimization of your glycogen stores. Glycogen, the...