Comments on: Perspective Training Tips to Help you Break Barriers and Run Longer

By: Lyvia

Lyvia — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:48:41 +0000

Great tips! I have a park close by which is 2/3 uphill and 1/3 mix of flat and downhill. I was running there a couple days a week, but it was so extremely painful (I’ve never done uphill before and I just did 8K there out of nowhere, so you can imagine…) that I started thinking “what’s the point?, there’s no uphill in the race I’m about the run!”. After reading this, I’m totally reconsidering my thoughts, thanks lol.

By: Lyvia

Lyvia — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:25:03 +0000

Best post ever. Mental training is something I could definitely use some improvement. Sometimes, it’s really frustrating when I stop in the middle of a run that I had done before because I just “can’t” keep going. I know I can physically do it because I’ve done it before, but I just can’t keep going. I’m definitely copying those tips down, so I can work on them hard and kick my own butt

By: sergey

sergey — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:56:13 +0000

everyday running practising with final speeding-ups are sufficient

By: Want to be a Hardcore Runner? | MadeToRun

Want to be a Hardcore Runner? | MadeToRun — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:10:33 +0000

[...] If the answer is “yes” (even after watching that video) then I suggest you do some research and find out what other hardcore runners are doing. Are they pulling tires? Are they running for hours on end? Are they running in extrem heat, cold, elevation or difficult terrain. Chances are the anwers is yes to sum or all of those things. Even if you don’t want to run in an extreme event such as Badwater it may still be worthwhile to mix in a bit of intense training. If not to become a stronger runner physically, but to incorporate some gut-check training; the type of stuff that challenges your mental strength and will. The mental benefits should not be underestimated as we discussed in this article about perspective training techniques for runners. [...]

By: Protecting Your Feet | MadeToRun

Protecting Your Feet | MadeToRun — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:09:26 +0000

[...] my chest, shoulders and arms. The head doesn’t count in this equation though because I view mental health/strength as it’s own core aspect of a complete running frameset. For the purposes of this article though let’s focus on the feet. Start from the ground [...]

By: Andy Johns

Andy Johns — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:21:43 +0000

Extra layers on a hot day!? I’m sure that’s a simple but very effective perspective training method

I’ve never heard about the commercial freezer story! Wow, these ultra runners just keep getting more and more creative!

By: Jocelyn Wong

Jocelyn Wong — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:35:51 +0000

hehe this article reminded me of a story I read on a guy that trained for an ultramarathon in Antarctica by running inside a commercial freezer. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/15420823/

insane!!

personally I have been known to run in extra layers on a warm day to prepare for tropical races. if you practice suffering, you get better at it.