I Used to Struggle With My Long Runs. These Expert-Backed Mental Tips Are Helping Me Push Through.

Overcoming Mental Barriers in Long Runs

Author's summary: Mental tips help push through long runs.

Don't let your mind hold you back from running farther or longer. When I reached the 10-mile mark of my 12-mile long run, I felt a sudden urge to stop running. I took a moment to assess my body at a crosswalk near my old high school, waiting for the traffic light to change.

A misaligned nozzle on my new hydration bladder prevented me from getting water, contributing to my desire to stop. Despite this, I knew I could run longer; I just didn't want to.

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