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5 Simple Tips to Get Your Running Back On Track

March 22, 2016 Michelle Homan 16 Comments

I consider this blog to be a journey. A place where I can share my personal journey as a source of inspiration to others. That includes sharing the ups and downs, ebbs and flows, and fasts and slows {yep, that’s a thing!}. I’ve blogged about the challenges of post baby comebacks, being a fit mom, PRing, and I’ve blogged about being out of shape.

It’s easy to want to paint a picture of perfection–and this weekend it even crossed my mind for a split second. I can’t post this. Now let me preface this with the thing I love most about running–only competing with myself. So my times are comparable with my personal potential. Other people might look at my time and say, Hey that’s great! But, for me–it’s just not. I know where I should be, and I know I’m not even close right now.

Inhale humbleness, exhale ego, and run free #sweatpink #runchat

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So after that thought passed through my mind, I immediately inhaled humbleness and exhaled ego. I decided to accept where I am right now, be patient, and trust the process–trust my training. I’ve done it before, and I’ll do it again.

5 Simple Tips to Get Your Running Back on Track #sweatpink

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1. Run Humble

This is my inspiration for the entire post. Give it all up and accept your abilities in the present. Trust the process.

2. Stay Consistent

Most people give up before they get a chance to see the results of their training. Success doesn’t come overnight, and it doesn’t come easy. Stick with it.

3. Always Push

When it hurts, dig deep. Running is not supposed to be easy. If it is, you’re not doing it right.

4. Positive Focus

Focus on the positives. Running is better than no running. 1 minute faster is indeed, faster. 

5. Eyes on the Prize

Remind yourself of your motivation. Visualize yourself reaching your goals and keep your motivation fresh.

Get Your Running Back on Track

 

I’ve come to accept that at this point in my life right now, I just can’t keep it up all year round. I’m inevitably going to have periods of time where I will be in a rebuilding phase–the key is how I handle it 😉

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Comments

  1. Annmarie Licatese says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Love this! I think sometimes the rebuilding phase is totally necessary so we can learn how to improve and it gives us the push to do so!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      March 23, 2016 at 8:07 am

      I’ve definitely learned so much from my multiple comebacks. It’s amazing to see the progress time and time again!

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  2. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Great tips. I am really struggling right now with some nagging injuries as I prepare for Big Sur. If I didn’t have this bucket list race ahead of me, I’d take some time off. Which is what I plan on doing after the race. My body is asking for it.
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    • Michelle Homan says

      March 23, 2016 at 8:33 am

      It definitely helps heal the body and mind! Good luck with Big Sur…can’t wait to read about it! You’ll deserve some time off 🙂

      Reply
  3. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Such a great post! These tips are perfect. I know I get all sorts of lost sometimes and need to get back on track. Pinned!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      March 24, 2016 at 6:03 am

      We all do! Thanks!!

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  4. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Focusing on the positive is key for me as I can easily get into my own head. I need to remember why I run! Thanks for the link up
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    • Michelle Homan says

      March 24, 2016 at 6:04 am

      It’s so hard to stay patient, but focusing on the positive really helps! Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    March 23, 2016 at 9:15 am

    Learning that it should be hard has been one of the toughest lessons for me to learn. But I realize that’s the only way I will ever get better.
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    • Michelle Homan says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:06 pm

      That’s the biggest advice I give to people who want to get faster or stronger. Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  6. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:37 am

    I’ve been having issues with motivation lately, and it’s definitely taken it’s toll on my fitness. I’ve gained a little weight and my pace has suffered. I will absolutely be putting this tips to practice to try to get back on track. Thank you for sharing!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      It’s so hard to be motivated 100% of the time! The key is to never give in…you’ll get back at it!

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  7. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:52 am

    I definitely know how you feel! When I was injured a couple of years ago, it was tough to accept that I wasn’t where I used to be speed-wise, and I’m still not! You really have to stay humble and dig deep!
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    • Michelle Homan says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:04 pm

      It so tough, but that’s why we love it!

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  8. vicki says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:36 am

    These are great tips… all are key! I like to remember “my race my pace”, to keep myself aware that I run as fast as I run… and not to compare or try to keep up with someone else.
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    • Michelle Homan says

      March 24, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      That’s the best part about running, and sometimes the hardest! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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