If you’re training for a long race this spring, such as a marathon, by now you may be over the 10-mile mark or running for over two hours. At this point, it’s easy to feel daunted. Distance running can be a lonely pursuit and there’s also the risk of self-doubt creeping in and that negative voice in your head that pipes up when you’re feeling tired, unhelpfully telling you to stop.
Developing the right mindset during long runs and using various tactics will help you keep going when you feel tired, or when self-doubt creeps in. Here’s how to manage your mind during those long runs and keep boredom and self-doubt at bay…