Connect to your why.

We are much more willing to tolerate discomfort when we know that doing so is tied to a meaningful purpose or long-term goal. As you warm up, bring to mind the big goal you are currently working on (maybe that sub-4 marathon) and why that goal is meaningful to you. Be specific. Doing this as you ease into the run will set the

one with joy as the goal. This approach does not mean you have to sacrifice the challenge of competing or running as fast as you can. It turns out that, despite what some Pinterest image of “no pain, no gain” will tell you, easing out of the pain cave just a little can leave you in a beautiful place where you get to push yourself but also revel in