As much as I like to run, not every run feels easy or good. And some are just downright hard. Sometimes I have to rely on my mind just as much as my body to get me through a tough run.
For example, tonight I ran one of my typical out and back routes. On the way back, I was confronted with what felt like a really strong headwind. So this is the visualization I used: “I am a knife.”
Okay, maybe that’s a bit odd, and it may even sound quite silly to you, but to me it means I can easily cut through any wind. It actually does help me feel stronger and hold my pace.
Here’s another one I like to use in races or during track workouts: I picture lassoing the person in front of me and pulling myself up to them. Again, maybe it’s kind of silly, but it does make it seem easier to pick up my pace.
Do you have any tricks/visualizations you use to make your hard runs seem easier? Leave it in the comments – maybe it will help me or someone else feel stronger during a race!
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