Do you ever have those days when your running is difficult? Those days when you just don't know if you can put one foot in front of the other - let alone make it up that big hill you know is coming up. Or, you started out feeling great - turned around to head back home and feel like you've hit the wall at a marathon?
Every runner has had those days. The key is to get through it and finish up your run. Believe it or not - sometimes running is more mental than physical.
So, how do you get a little extra motivational push to get through your run? Try positive affirmations for runners! Affirmations are defined as something declared to be true; a positive statement or judgment. Affirmations are powerful if you are feeding your mind positive statements. I am a firm believer in positive in all areas of my life. In my personal life - my business life - and my running life.
A positive, motivational energetic affirmation can help you get rid of the negative self-talk that may happen on a hard run. You know the negative self-talk: "I'll never make it up that hill", "I just can't run anymore", etc. More positive self-talk will help your self-confidence - and so will you.
Think of a one line statement that you can say to yourself over and over when you need that little extra push. Two of my favorites are: "I am a strong and healthy runner" and "I run all distances with ease".
Here are a few more examples of some great running affirmations:
1. My body is a finely tuned machine.
2. I run through the pain straight to the gain.
3. A great runner lives within me.
4. I am filled with energy.
5. I love running hills.
6. I always finish strong.
7. I am keeping up a strong pace.
Saying something positive to yourself over and over will help you get through that rough spot or up that big hill. You know - like the little engine that could - but instead of starting with "I think I can" - say "I know I can"!
Keeping and maintaining a positive attitude is healthy and needed for all areas of your life. Part of this is positive self-talk. Get up in the morning and tell yourself that you are a strong runner and you are going to have a great run!
As you can see, this is important to your success as a runner. Visit Running Tips for other tips for staying out on the roads. You can also sign up for my Free weekly newsletter at Runner For Life.
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