Born To Run? Understanding 3 Truths of Christopher McDougalls’ Best Seller

“Running is the problem”.  For an injured runner, hearing this is like Scar sinking his claws into Mufasa as he clings on for dear life. A real helping hand would be nice. But no... Christopher McDougall had the same situation when a Sports Medicine Doctor told him the cheerful news. The only apparent answer to … Continue reading Born To Run? Understanding 3 Truths of Christopher McDougalls’ Best Seller

CBT For Runners: Reduce Anxiety And Pre Race Stress

What fun; the persistent hammering of a devilish monkey trapped in your head. It is like a ship in a small bottle, you wonder how on earth it got in there!?  A slap from your own hand won’t ease its fun; uncontrolled thoughts are like free bananas encouraging it’s rampage! You are standing there wondering, … Continue reading CBT For Runners: Reduce Anxiety And Pre Race Stress

What does the David Goggins Story teach us about Mental Toughness?

Story of David Goggins is as inspirational is it is moving. David told his story through his book Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds which became an instant best seller. How can David's story help us as runners? Mental Toughness and Hard Work David Goggins is known to many as the … Continue reading What does the David Goggins Story teach us about Mental Toughness?