tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post6521154231935085907..comments2023-12-28T12:44:14.486-05:00Comments on Jen's Best Life: Random Thoughts on the Mental Side of RacingJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10413371644902006675noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-84909109884265758932013-10-26T09:26:59.272-04:002013-10-26T09:26:59.272-04:00I totally agree - a positive mental outlook works ...I totally agree - a positive mental outlook works wonders! The more I repeat positive things to myself, the better I feel. We get to choose how we react...and nothing good ever comes from being negative :) So proud of you!Karahttp://kararuns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-68566955341611714452013-10-21T09:41:42.028-04:002013-10-21T09:41:42.028-04:00Great tips! This totally helps me for Sunday! AHhh...Great tips! This totally helps me for Sunday! AHhh! Emilyhttp://www.emilyruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-61672552595183223232013-10-17T18:32:26.241-04:002013-10-17T18:32:26.241-04:00I love this, it's so accurate and true. SO muc...I love this, it's so accurate and true. SO much of running is about the mental game and getting your head in the right place. I know for me the second I start thinking negative thoughts or start judging my pace it's when I completely fall apart. Kaylahttp://kaylainthecity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-53372770494185772692013-10-16T21:23:53.629-04:002013-10-16T21:23:53.629-04:00Thanks for the playlist! Thanks for the playlist! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304231888661959262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-4076432914622341752013-10-16T21:04:39.482-04:002013-10-16T21:04:39.482-04:00This post was fantastic! So much of a marathon is ...This post was fantastic! So much of a marathon is mental. Your body gets you through the first 20 and the rest is all heart and an interminable will and spirit, right? I will definitely be re-reading this MANY times between now and November 3rd. Beth @RxBethOnTheRunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-7325910242722384362013-10-16T14:54:03.650-04:002013-10-16T14:54:03.650-04:00Great tips! I love all of your pics, you look so h...Great tips! I love all of your pics, you look so happy! I need to start working on my playlist for NYC! Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321208587966347641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-45384061104158785702013-10-16T13:20:47.994-04:002013-10-16T13:20:47.994-04:00Thanks, Patty! Yep, I just ignored the pain and fo...Thanks, Patty! Yep, I just ignored the pain and focused on my surroundings, the podcasts I listened to (they're nice because they're a mild distraction but let you still enjoy the cheers from the crowds), and later on my music. Of course, if you can't ignore the pain, it might be because something is seriously wrong, in which case you should stop and seek medical attention! But for more mild pain, distracting yourself on race day works well.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413371644902006675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-10595298827826725092013-10-16T13:18:00.715-04:002013-10-16T13:18:00.715-04:00Love these tips! I will try not to let any negativ...Love these tips! I will try not to let any negative thoughts creep into my mind. So when you felt pain in your hamstring or piriformis did you just not think about it? I've been having shin issues so I'm scared pain will pop up.<br /><br />I also like the idea of not listening to certain music for a few weeks before hand...great idea! I will also save music for the end IF I really need it. I'm so nervous!Patty (reach-yourpeak.com)http://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-51590893753290749292013-10-16T12:25:19.926-04:002013-10-16T12:25:19.926-04:00Great tips. I also find when I can't get past ...Great tips. I also find when I can't get past the negative thoughts, overcoming those thoughts and running through them can be just as empowering as combating them with positivity. If your brain is set on trying to work something out, sometimes it's better to sit with it than try to stifle it. And, sometimes, all I need is to walk for 5-10 seconds, acknowledge my thoughts, and start running again. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Therapy-goer since the '90s :)Jennifer Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275953458997125278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495472091669524208.post-56179231082918745172013-10-16T07:57:46.235-04:002013-10-16T07:57:46.235-04:00Great post! As I get further into running and tri...Great post! As I get further into running and triathloning, I'm continually reminded just how much of racing is mental. Like you wrote, it's OK to tell yourself it hurts and it's tough, but as soon as doubts trickle into your mind, that's when you're done. When I feel myself struggling and getting close to a bad spot mentally, I remind myself of the challenging workouts I've logged, the pain I've worked through before ... and I tell myself I can relax once the race is over. ;) Also, I'm loving the race photos. You have to have fun with it!Carrie @ Fitness and Frozen Grapeshttp://fitnessandfrozengrapes.comnoreply@blogger.com