MY STRATEGIES
There are so many highs and lows that come with running. The cathartic feeling that comes with lacing up your trainers and heading out into the fresh air come rain or shine is pretty hard to beat. Getting in the zone as you pound the park pavements can help you to cope better when you’re going through the darkest moments in life, keeping your mental health on the straight and narrow in those desperate times of need.
For some of us, running is a pleasant pastime, but for others the thrill of running is firmly tied into constantly challenging ourselves with endurance events that push physical and mental boundaries. Whether we’re running to raise funds for a charity that’s close to our hearts or we see signing up to an event as a motivating incentive to get fitter, achieving a goal boosts confidence, pushes boundaries and provides a renewed sense of perspective on life. It doesn’t matter whether you’re training for your first ever 5K or an ultramarathon, these events can be the outlet that keeps us going.
33-year old runner Jade Matthews from Liverpool reveals her tried and tested strategies to get the most out of race day and beyond I always have something planned for the next couple of days after a race – whether that’s a walk, or a day out with friends or family – anything to keep my mind and body active. I prepare myself mentally for how I might feel.
When Covid struck the world last year, and we saw event after event being postponed or cancelled, it had quite an impact on the running community. With no run challenges to look forward to or to aim for, life suddenly felt very empty.
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