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What Psychological Factors Make Runners Successful?

What Psychological Factors Make Runners Successful?

7 Guideposts To Help You Pick Your A-Race

7 Guideposts To Help You Pick Your A-Race

How Visualization Can Lead to Training and Racing Breakthroughs

How Visualization Can Lead to Training and Racing Breakthroughs

TOUGH ATHLETES RESPOND TO ADVERSITY

TOUGH ATHLETES RESPOND TO ADVERSITY

DEVELOP YOUR WHY SO YOU CAN DIG DEEP

DEVELOP YOUR WHY SO YOU CAN DIG DEEP

Strength Training 101 for Runners

Strength Training 101 for Runners

Unpacking The Finite Mindset

Unpacking The Finite Mindset

THE FINITE & INFINITE MINDSET PARADOX

THE FINITE & INFINITE MINDSET PARADOX

COVID Surges: Lean into Uncertainty & Build Sticky Habits

COVID Surges: Lean into Uncertainty & Build Sticky Habits

Plans & Reflections: Dream Big in 2022

Plans & Reflections: Dream Big in 2022

HOLIDAY TRAINING: Manage Stress & Hold Your Training Loosely

HOLIDAY TRAINING: Manage Stress & Hold Your Training Loosely

All Things Winter Training

All Things Winter Training

Success without Obsession

Success without Obsession

DEEP THINKING: How to Recap Races Effectively

DEEP THINKING: How to Recap Races Effectively

Guiding Principles for Athletes on Their Running Journey's

Guiding Principles for Athletes on Their Running Journey’s

The Stress/Rest Balancing Act

The Stress/Rest Balancing Act

POSTURE & RUNNING FORM

POSTURE & RUNNING FORM

Athletic Identity

Athletic Identity

DEVELOP YOUR INNER COACH

DEVELOP YOUR INNER COACH

Coachability!

Coachability!

Set Goals Rooted In Purpose!

Set Goals Rooted In Purpose!

Welcome Microcosm's Newest Coach, Drew Conner!

Welcome Microcosm’s Newest Coach, Drew Conner!

A not so serious guide to efforts for athletes running by feel.

A Not So Serious Guide To Effort

New ways to think about stress that boost performance for athletes.

Reframing Stress For Athletic Success

Gut training is one of the most effective ways of increasing performance from the marathon to 100 miles and beyond. Basically, think of your race as a long-haul flight, and you need to learn to refuel mid-flight.

Fuel Like A Boss For Long Runs And Races

There’s a difference between being good at something, and really striving to achieve mastery. Mastery isn’t a result - it’s an approach. It’s a mindset rather than an outcome, focusing on acute and long-term engagement while de-prioritizing transient stuff like belt buckles, medals and recognition. It’s the key to productively channeling your passion in a sustainable way for long-term development.. Mastery isn’t a commitment to a single goal, but to a journey with no end.

Mastery And Improvement

How Sarah Strong became Sarah Strong the 100-mile running SuperMom.

Athlete Profiles: Sarah Strong The 100 Mile SuperMom

People who are successful aren’t successful because they have more willpower. They’re successful because they don’t depend on willpower to get things done.

Build Better Habits

The body knows stress, not miles. Here’s how to balance what you’re feeling in life and training to feel better in both.

How To Balance Stress And Training

Strength training has benefits for runners of all levels, but knowing what to do, how much to do and when to do it can get complicated. There is a ton of information out there, and that is why we like athletes to keep it simple.

Strength Training For Runners

What motivation is, what it isn’t, and how to stay committed to the process.

Motivation, Commitment And Purpose

Domenico Ponziano is an ultrarunning Superdad who teaches Italian in California. Here’s what he has to say about success and consistency.

MicroProfile: Domenico Ponziano – Ultrarunning Teacher and SuperDad

In order to speed up, you need to embrace slowing down. Here’s the science behind why easy running now begets fast running later.

The Life Changing Magic Of Slowing Down

Race and Adventure Prep 103: Let's Geek Out With Logistics

Race and Adventure Prep 103: Let’s Geek Out With Logistics

Race and Adventure Prep 102: Get Your Head In The Game

Race and Adventure Prep 102: Get Your Head In The Game

Race And Adventure Prep 101: Let's Get Ready To Rumble!!

Race And Adventure Prep 101: Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!!

HAPPY FEET = HAPPY RUNNER

HAPPY FEET = HAPPY RUNNER

Adventure Imperfectly

Adventure Imperfectly

All the tools you need for the journey.

Tools For Embracing The Process

Tips for staying hydrated in the summer heat.

How To Hydrate

Use Mindfulness To Bounce Back After A Tough Run

Use Mindfulness To Bounce Back After A Tough Run

Become Kween (Or King) Of The Mountains

Become Kween (Or King) Of The Mountains

Sleep is your most critical aspect of wellness and recovery. Here’s why it’s important, and some tips for getting more and better shut-eye.

The Most Important Recovery Tool Is Sleep

Adopting a long-term growth mindset is taking a big bet on yourself, and on your long-term potential. That kind of thinking is brave, and even radical in a culture that plays down long-term thinking in exchange for short term gains. Embrace the process and wherever you are in it.

How To Cultivate A Long-Term Growth Mindset in Training

Add Meditation To Your Recovery Toolbox

Add Meditation To Your Recovery Toolbox

How to know when you might benefit from a little extra rest.

Should I Take An Extra Rest Day?

Without rest, most of your training would be irrelevant. Hard work washed down the drain of under-recovery. Give it meaning by taking a day off.

Rest…It’s Your Most Important Day Of The Week

Coronavirus & Trail Stewardship

Coronavirus & Trail Stewardship

Progress isn't linear, and growth happens in the empty spaces.

Emptiness As Opportunity

What Is Running Economy, Anyway?

What Is Running Economy, Anyway?

Everything you need to know about poles.

All About Poles

There's No Such Thing As Make-Up Miles

There’s No Such Thing As Make-Up Miles

How To Dream Big In 2020

How To Dream Big In 2020

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