Mental Health Used to Be Taboo in Sports. These Researchers Are Changing That.
How science is bridging the gap between physical and mental health.
Mind-Body Running
Run Long, Run Healthy Weekly Roundup — July 8, 2021
Your weekly guided tour of the best new research and articles on running from around the web.
You Can’t Be a Champion Without “Sisu”
Four Finnish runners explain the nuanced meanings of "sisu," the legendary trait that epitomizes the essence of great distance runners.
The Injuries You Can’t See: Lessons From 3 Sports Psychologists
In our final segment of this series, we spoke with three sports psychologists about how to prioritize mental health alongside physical health.
Listen: Professor Samuele Marcora and the Psychobiological Model of Endurance Performance
On Episode 11 of the Endurance Podcast, Ian Sharman sits down with exercise physiologist Samuele Marcora to discuss the importance of the brain and perceived effort on performance.
The Injuries You Can’t See: How Injury Taught Nicole Mericle to Let Go
As athletes, we tend to glorify discipline, but sometimes it’s necessary to move on to new activities and identities.
6 Ways to Set More Mindful Goals
Discover and foster goals that spark passion, excitement, and daily enjoyment through these science-backed mindfulness strategies.
How to Raise Your Mental Game as a Runner
Develop mental fitness and resilience by learning how to face reality like elite runners.
Why We Both Enjoy Exercise and Avoid It
In his new book, Exercised, Daniel Lieberman explores exercise in the life of our ancient ancestors, and how that affects our relationship to running.
Do You Need a Break — Or Just a Change?
How to distinguish between fatigue and boredom, and ideas for restoring your mojo.
Running in Harmony: How to Look Inward for Motivation
With no races or practice sessions to motivate us, try this method to strengthen your mind-body connection and keep running fresh.