{"id":7879,"date":"2016-08-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/fitness-mental-tricks-runners\/"},"modified":"2016-08-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-08-04T00:00:00","slug":"fitness-mental-tricks-runners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/fitness-mental-tricks-runners\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Mental Tricks to Get You Through The Last Mile of a Run"},"content":{"rendered":"
The last mile of a run is tough. You're exhausted, at the end of your playlist, and probably have other things on your mind (read: post-run brunch). Even the pros sometimes struggle to get through that final stretch: "I know I'm getting close to the finish line, but it also takes a tremendous amount of energy to sustain my pace for what seems like an eternity," says ultra-marathoner Stephanie Howe. But whether you're training for an upcoming race or just completing your mileage for the day, that last mile is an important one. Here, the best mental tricks from runners, running coaches, and Health<\/em> editors to help you stay motivated until the finish line.<\/p>\n "I picture myself finishing, then enjoying whatever I'm going to be doing right after. Having something to drink, a snack, or seeing my family. Visualizing the 'after' seems to make the 'just before' less painful."<\/p>\n —Beth Lipton, <\/em>Health food director and avid runner<\/em><\/p>\n "My strategy for getting through the last mile is twofold: First, I keep a positive attitude and tell myself what a great job I'm doing. Seriously. Sometimes I even say those words out loud: 'Stephanie, you are doing your very best right now. Great job!' or, 'Come on little legs, only a few more minutes and then you get a long break.' I really believe in the power of self-talk and keeping a positive attitude. Secondly, I make sure to keep fueling. Many runners totally forget that they need to keep fueling so they have enough energy to make it to the finish line. My secret weapon is CLIF Shot Energy Gel in Double Espresso<\/strong> ($24 for 24-count, amazon.com<\/a>)<\/strong>. It's in a platinum package for a reason. Throughout the race, I alternate between CLIF Bloks Energy Chews and Clif Organic Energy Food, but I save my platinum package until the end. The energy I get from it not only gets me to the finish line, but I usually arrive with a smile as well."<\/p>\n Focus on the ‘after’<\/strong> <\/h3>\n
Use your secret weapon<\/strong> <\/h3>\n