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Six Psychological Strategies to Improve Your Running Performance - Plus A Discount off A New Performance Mindset Course

Six Psychological Strategies to Improve Your Running Performance - Plus A Discount off A New Performance Mindset Course

What psychological strategies do you use, alongside all the running, cross-training, conditioning work and other training that you do?

In this article, Performance Mindset Coach and ultra-adventurer Luke Tyburski shares his top 3 mental strategies. And I share 3 of mine, which I’ve used to help me achieve race wins.

Plus, Luke has given all readers of JamesRunsFar a discount off his brand new performance mindset course.

1st Place and A NEW Phoenix Record at the PRDNDTS 6-Hour Race - Race Review, Advice and Get Yourself A FREE Pre-Race Checklist

1st Place and A NEW Phoenix Record at the PRDNDTS 6-Hour Race - Race Review, Advice and Get Yourself A FREE Pre-Race Checklist

This is a review of my first place finish at the Phoenix Events PRDNDTS 6-hour race on 9th February 2020.

I also managed to achieve a NEW 6-hour RECORD for all of the Phoenix events!

The article includes a review of the race itself, tips if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition strategy I used.

You can also grab yourself a copy of my FREE pre-race checklist. Which will help you prepare for your own races.

5th Place at the Country to Capital Ultra - Race Review, Tips and Get A FREE Pre-Race Checklist!

5th Place at the Country to Capital Ultra - Race Review, Tips and Get A FREE Pre-Race Checklist!

This is a review of the Country to Capital ultra race where I came in 5th place in January 2020.

The article includes a review of the race itself and tips and advice if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition I used.

You can also grab yourself a FREE pre-race checklist, which will help you prepare for your own races.

How to Create Running Goals That You Can Actually Achieve in 2020

How to Create Running Goals That You Can Actually Achieve in 2020

What’s the best way to achieve the big, ambitious running goals you’ve set yourself in 2020?

  • Do you write them down in lots of detail?

  • Do you confidently tell your friends and family what your plans are for the year?

  • Or do you simply keep them in your head and hope that they will happen?

In this article, I look at some simple techniques that will help you create good habits and make 2020 your best year of running ever.

23 of the Best Running Articles from 2019

23 of the Best Running Articles from 2019

2019 was a fantastic year for running performances.

And it seems like the quality and quantity of running tips and training advice is better than ever.

This blog lists out the best 23 articles that I read in 2019 - Covering training, racing, nutrition, psychology and inspirational stories.

Apps That Can Help Improve Your Running Performance - And Check Out My Embarrassing Ultra-Running Motivational Playlist

Apps That Can Help Improve Your Running Performance - And Check Out My Embarrassing Ultra-Running Motivational Playlist

One thing that can help improve your running performance is apps.

But with a huge amount of choice out there, which apps are the best?

In this article, I tell you the apps that have helped my running performance, nutrition, or simply kept me entertained on long runs and races.

12 Tips to Help Keep Your Running Training on Track Over Christmas

12 Tips to Help Keep Your Running Training on Track Over Christmas

Keeping your running training on track over Christmas is one of the most difficult things to do. There are so many parties, so many delicious treats and so many easy ways to fall off the wagon.

Here are 12 tips to try to keep your fitness up in the festive period.

Multiple Running World Records, 400+ Marathons and Ultra-Marathons and 200+ Victories - An Interview with Adam 'Tango' Holland

Multiple Running World Records, 400+ Marathons and Ultra-Marathons and 200+ Victories - An Interview with Adam 'Tango' Holland

Adam ‘Tango’ Holland is an extreme endurance runner, athlete and world-record holder, who has:

  • Completed almost 450 marathons and ultra-marathons

  • Won more marathons and ultra-marathons than anyone else in Europe (top 5 in the world).

  • Become the fastest person to run 10 marathons in 10 days

Adam tells us about his biggest achievements, top tips for running and his nutrition and kit advice. Plus, why he’s called ‘Tango’!

How to Recover from Running Injuries - A Psychological Approach

How to Recover from Running Injuries - A Psychological Approach

Are you one of the 65 - 80% of runners who get injured every year?

Most runners think about the physical impact of injury, like not being able to train. But the psychological perspective is very important too.

If you approach your injury and recovery in the right way, you can actually improve your performance in the long run.

An Interview with A World Record Holder! - The 'Running Granny'

An Interview with A World Record Holder! - The 'Running Granny'

Angela White, AKA ‘The Running Granny’, recently ran more than 800 miles in 18 days. Setting a world record in the process!

In this article ‘The Running Granny’ tells you:

  • About her incredible world record - Including why she did it

  • Her top tips for running

  • Her nutrition and kit recommendations

What Does it Take to Complete some of the Toughest Ultra-Marathons in the World?

What Does it Take to Complete some of the Toughest Ultra-Marathons in the World?

What does it take to complete some of the toughest endurance races in the world? Including the MdS, UTMB, TDS and the UTMR

In this article, Alan Li (a man who has completed them all!) gives you tips and advice that can help you achieve your goals, kit and nutrition recommendations and an overview of these super-tough races