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What Psychologists Know About Running That Most Coaches Don’t (Stress)

Your nervous system legit can’t tell the difference between a fast long run and an argument with someone at work. Both spike your cortisol and both fill the same bucket. Your body doesn’t know you’re “just stressed about work”. It […]

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What Pro Runners Know About Missing Workouts That You Don’t

The guilt from missing your run does more damage than missing the actual run. Never stress about missed runs. You’re actually punishing yourself twice for the same thing. Here’s what actually happens when you miss a run: That’s it. That’s […]