Embracing the Run-Walk Method: Why It's Perfectly Okay to Walk While Running
Embracing the run-walk method can make you a stronger, healthier runner. Inspired by Olympian Jeff Galloway, this technique involves alternating running and walking intervals to reduce fatigue and prevent injuries. Whether you time your intervals or run intuitively, incorporating walking breaks is a legitimate and effective way to enjoy and improve your runs. Remember, any way you get out and move is the right way. Celebrate your journey and happy running! 🏃♀️🚶♂️🌟
Mind Over Matter: How to Combat Your Mind Telling You to Stop
Discover the power of mental resilience in your fitness journey. Learn why your mind quits before your body and how to push through those mental barriers to achieve your true potential. Find out how to balance listening to your body with building mental strength, inspired by the strategies of top athletes like Courtney Dauwalter. Embrace the challenge and go further than you ever thought possible with The Sloth Run Club.
How to Combat the "I'm Too Slow" Mentality
Feeling too slow to call yourself a runner? Think again! Discover how focusing on your feelings, embracing Rate of Perceived Exertion, and understanding the true health benefits of running can transform your mindset. Remember, if both your feet leave the ground, you're a runner. It's time to redefine running culture—it's inclusive, supportive, and meant for everyone!
How Slow Running Boosts Mental Health
Discover how embracing the slow pace of running can enhance mental well-being, reduce stress, and bring a sense of accomplishment. Join The Sloth Run Club’s virtual races to start your journey towards a healthier mind and body.
Measuring Progress Beyond the Clock
When you think of running, what comes to mind? For many, it's the image of swift athletes crossing finish lines, personal records shattered, and the triumphant display of speed and endurance. But what if we told you there's a different kind of running, one that embraces a slower, more deliberate pace? Welcome to The Sloth Run Club, where we celebrate every step taken, no matter how slow, and measure progress in more meaningful ways than just the ticking of the clock.
Spring Training Tips for Slow Runners
Spring at 7200 feet above sea level presents a unique blend of challenges for runners. In my own experiences leading The Sloth Run Club, training in such conditions means preparing for sudden snowfalls, battling through 70 mph winds, and adapting to the swift shifts to mild 70-degree weather—all within the same week. This blog is designed to guide slow runners through these springtime hurdles, ensuring you’re not just ready, but excited to hit the trails.
The Psychology Behind Slow Running: Embracing Your Pace
In the world of running, speed often steals the spotlight. But what about the art and science of slow running? At The Sloth Run Club, we know that embracing a slower pace is not just a running style—it's a mindset that enriches both the body and soul. This blog explores the psychological benefits of slow running and how you can fully embrace and enjoy each step at your own pace.
The Benefits of Long, Slow Distance Runs for Endurance
Welcome to The Sloth Run Club, where we embrace the journey of running not just as a race to the finish line but as a path to personal growth and endurance. Today, we delve into a running practice that has stood the test of time and continues to be a cornerstone of endurance training: Long, Slow Distance (LSD) runs. This method is not just about training the body but also about cultivating patience, resilience, and a deeper understanding of one’s own limits and capabilities.
Meet the Founder: Embracing the Slow Run Journey
Discover the inspiring journey of the founder of the Sloth Run Club, from overcoming ankle instability to trail running in Wyoming, and how a quest for community led to the creation of a haven for slow runners.