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.
Morning Runs vs. Evening Runs: Finding Your Best Time to Hit the Pavement
Every runner has a preferred time of day to lace up their sneakers and hit the road. But what are the real benefits of choosing to run in the morning versus the evening? Understanding the advantages of each can help you decide the best time for your runs, aligning your workout with your personal health goals, lifestyle, and circadian rhythm. In this post, we'll explore the benefits of morning and evening runs, helping you make an informed decision on when to schedule your training.
The Mindful Runner: Exploring the Interplay Between Running and Mindfulness
Mindfulness, at its core, is the practice of being present and fully engaged with whatever we’re doing at the moment — free from distraction or judgment. When applied to running, this practice can turn an ordinary jog into a meditative experience. For those of us who run not just for physical health but as a sanctuary from the mental clutter, running becomes a dynamic form of moving meditation.