Comments on: Mind over matter

By: Mark Salinas

Mark Salinas — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:01:40 +0000

Very good! Do you have an incline while on the treadmill? I like to simulate an outdoor run by changing incline from 1-4. I definitely prefer to run outside. Nice post!

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:46:43 +0000

This so true....I play the mind game just to get through 3 to 5 minutes of running right now! Hopefully I'll have that mental game down by the time I get to 3 to 5 miles! Cyndis last blog post..Twenty-Four Sticks of Butter

By: Amy/radiosilents

Amy/radiosilents — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:42:29 +0000

I am totally with you on the fact that often running is totally mind over matter. Proof is in each of my runs as I mentally spar with myself about making it to the next tree or curb... Amy/radiosilentss last blog post..HYC Check-In: Holding steady

By: nancy

nancy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:17:58 +0000

I hate that little voice in my head. I think when I attempt my 8 miler, I'm just going to have someone pick me up 8 miles away from my house! nancys last blog post..No comment!

By: kristy

kristy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:41:25 +0000

Your doing great with your speed Andrew. 10k under 50 mins is fantastic…

I get way too bored on the treadmill to do 10k, but it is working really well for you

By: Metroknow - Almostfit.com

Metroknow - Almostfit.com — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:53:03 +0000

That is definitely one of the things I love about running - for me, the mind game you describe forces me to exclude some of the other things clouding my brain. I have to focus on the task at hand, namely NOT stopping. Metroknow - Almostfit.coms last blog post..Photos of What We Eat #5: Bantam egg omelette with roasted potatoes

By: Day 136 - 2 Runs, No Stats, It’s All in the Mind! — Bill's Training Blog

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:45:28 +0000

[...] And what is more frustrating is that it is all in the head. Andrew has a short post on this here. [...]

By: Bill Wallace

Bill Wallace — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:30:32 +0000

Great post Andrew. And so true about the mind over matter. I've been losing that battle lately but it is intereting that it can all chnage with a new/different thought. Bill Wallaces last blog post..Day 127a - Rest Day

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:31:08 +0000

You’ve really pointed out a big benefit to using the treadmill. I started out running on one, found I preferred the outdoors, but I am going to make sure that I get back on one for my winter runs in order to maintain my “game” over the season, as I can’t seem myself getting out and pounding the pavement when there is a foot of ice and snow between me and the sidewalk.

By: John's Weight Loss Blog

John's Weight Loss Blog — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:19:53 +0000

I've been enjoying the outdoor running I have been doing, but there is also something to be said for the utility of the treadmill to ramp up your speed in this manner. Good approach raising a little every week. John's Weight Loss Blogs last blog post..An Example of Clutter - and a Request for Help