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Setting an outcome goal for every run is crucial especially when you're training for a big race. What you might not always think about is setting a process goal, or intention, before you start each training run. Your intention will strengthen your mind-body connection and help you enjoy the process.
Use this meditation before your next run to set your outcome goal AND your intention, so you can feel strong, hit your goals, and shatter your run!
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Trying to maintain a gratitude practice can end up feeling surface level and ultimately falling flat, I get it! Gratitude does provide so many incredible benefits to you and your life though so why not refresh your practice and tie it to running?
Use this meditation to bring gratitude to your run, remind yourself why you're getting out there today, and then go shatter it!
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Most runners have a love/hate relationship with rest days. Rest days are a gift to our body and mind, but it can be hard to take a day off. When we do have have all this extra energy which can make it hard to actually enjoy the benefits of a rest day.
Use this meditation to rest, relax, and make the most out of your rest day. Your body and mind deserve it and you'll be back to shattering your runs in no time.
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Sometimes there can be TOO much of an emphasis on data, goals, and seeing results and we forget that it's possible to just run. We don't often run to simply feel good, so now's your chance to get what you need!
Use this meditation to let go of those expectations on today's run and really just enjoy every step of the way. This run is just for you, so go shatter it.
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You have a million things on your to-do list, so how do you get them all done? You go for a run of course! Runners like to joke that we use running to avoid responsibilities, but going for a run actually helps us prioritize ourselves and be productive through the rest of the day.
Use this meditation to get exactly what you need from your run today so you can shatter it and everything else on your to-do list.
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Yes you can learn how to breathe correctly and practice breathing to help you shatter your runs! Deliberate breathing allows as much oxygen as possible to your body, your muscles, and your brain. You can also use your breath to keep your heart rate steady and stay focused during your run.
Use this meditation to understand how to breathe and practice that deliberate breathing so when you're on your runs, you can use your breath to your advantage.
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On a tough run, we tend to try and push through the pain or ignore it completely, but that can actually make the pain feel larger than it really is. Instead, practice mindfulness to accept the pain and learn to run with it.
Use this meditation before your run, or any time you want, to practice mindfulness and learn how you can use it during your run. Then, get out there are shatter it!
For more mental skills training and running motivation - Follow me on Instagram @shatteredrunner and give the podcast a follow for updates on new meditations every week!
You won't always be motivated and excited to run especially if you have a challenging workout or the weather isn't ideal. Good thing you have plenty of ways to motivate yourself and build excitement for your run ahead!
This meditation will remind you of one of your very first runs and everything that running can provide you so you can use it to fuel your next run.
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What you say to yourself (or about yourself) matters in everything you do. Especially on a run! Productive self-talk can boost your confidence, increase your energy, and allow you to enjoy your runs more often. But what does that even look like?
Use this meditation to identify what you usually say to yourself on your best runs and create a statement or mantra that you can repeat that will help you have those best, most fun runs, more often.
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Using data like your pace, distance, or power can tell you a lot about a run and your performance and while this data is important, it's also important to acknowledge other factors that contribute to a great run.
While you warm up today, listen to this meditation to mentally prepare for a fun and productive run, and bring that positive energy with you throughout the rest of your day.
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It's so easy to talk yourself out of going for your run especially when life gets busy. The more you let yourself off the hook, the easier it becomes to do so and the further you'll be from your goals.
Use this meditation to prioritize your run and your big goals reminding yourself of your why and how great it'll feel when you accomplish them.
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As runners, we expect a lot from our mind and body but we don't always take the time to acknowledge all that we are capable of. Expressing gratitude for the effort you're able to put into your running can create long-term motivation, build confidence, and keep it fun!
Listen to this meditation before or after a run to recognize everything you're capable of and thank your mind and body.
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When you're sore, tired, or not in a good mood sometimes the last thing you want to do is go for your run. That's the best time to run though because running provides incredible mental and physical benefits.
Use this meditation to up your energy just enough to start running and get exactly what you need out of today - lifting your mood, shaking out your legs, and thinking through challenges.
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The soreness you feel from training can be so satisfying because it's a sign of your hard work AND it can be so tiring to deal with that tension every week. Being able to release tension or tightness you're naturally holding on to will help you recover from your runs faster and keep you strong.
Use this meditation to scan your body for unnecessary tension you're holding and accept the soreness you feel from training so you can shatter your next run.
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After your run, you may take some time to cool down and reflect on your performance. This is a key part of training and reaching your goals, but oftentimes your critical voice can overshadow the good things that happened on your run.
Listen to this meditation post-run to reflect on how it went AND pick out a few things you enjoyed no matter how you performed. This will help you maintain your energy and love for running throughout your entire journey.
For more mental skills training and running motivation - Follow me on Instagram @shatteredrunner and give the podcast a follow for updates on new meditations every week!
Training for a race doesn't mean just physically training your body to handle the distance and effort. It also means training your mind to keep you locked in, confident, and energized. Your racing confidence starts during training and will only help you push through those challenging moments in a race.
Use this meditation to build your race confidence and prepare for your next training run. You'll not only shatter this run but be as ready as possible to shatter your race!
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If you're running a spring marathon, you're probably in the height of your training right now. Marathon training is challenging physically and mentally especially when you're really focused on putting in those miles every day.
The monotony of your training runs are all part of the process to get you ready for race day so use this meditation to prep for your next run regardless of how tired or bored you may be.
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When we're pushing toward a big goal - running your first 5K, going for a major PR, qualifying for a Major Marathon - it's easy to become ultra-focused on the end goal and forget to celebrate the wins along the way. Acknowledging the effort it takes to complete each run will boost your motivation and your confidence.
Listen to this meditation after a run or any time you need so you can keep pushing to that big goal and shattering your runs!
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A tough run can easily shake your confidence and make you question your fitness. Having a fantastic run one day only to struggle through the next can be frustrating and confusing, but it happens to all of us! The key is to let them go and focus on your next run.
Listen to this meditation after a particularly challenging run, allow yourself to feel what you want to feel, then leave that run behind so you can shatter the next one!
For more mental skills training and running motivation - Follow me on Instagram @shatteredrunner and give the podcast a follow for updates on new meditations every week!
