How to Stay Motivated during Marathon Training

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HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED DURING MARATHON TRAINING

• Lets face it, putting in the time to train for
  26.2 miles can be a little tedious, sometimes,
  the last thing you want to do on the weekend is
  log another 18-miler. Those long runs are
  important, however, they not only condition your
  body to tackle a marathon but also help prepare
  you for the mental aspects of running a long race
  as well. Heres some ideas on marathon training
  motivation to go on those hours-long weekend runs
  so you and stay on track with your marathon
  goals.

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HAVE A MANTRA

• Establish your own personal phrase that keeps you
  going. It could be some marathon motivational
  quotes, a list of who youre running for, an
  inspirational quote, or a fun phrase that
  lightens your mood and helps keep your mind away
  from negative thoughts that can pop up when you
  hit a wall. Taking the time to remember your
  personal mantra or intentions before you set out
  on a long run will help push you through as well
  as help establish tactics that will help during
  difficult portions of your actual race.

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RECORD YOUR RUNS

• Jotting down all the runs youve completed during
  your training plan can help provide more
  motivation to go running. Its encouraging to see
  in one list how far youve come and how many
  miles youve logged, especially if youre
  dreading your next long running session.

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FOCUS ON THE MILE YOURE IN

• Knowing you have dozens of miles left when youre
  not in a good zone mentally or physically can
  discourage you even more. Instead of thinking
  about all you have left to complete, focus on
  doing the best you can for the mile youre in.
  Breaking up your run into smaller goals will help
  the end of your run seem much more attainable.

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STOP CHECKING YOUR TIME

• You dont always have to keep pace during a long
  training run other training tactics like
  intervals and tempo runs will help you increase
  your speed. Allowing yourself to let go of
  aggressive time goals during long runs can help
  alleviate stress and allow you to enjoy the
  journey. If youre wearing a GPS watch, tell
  yourself youll only look at your pace for fewer
  increments or not at all, allow yourself time to
  walk and regroup if you need to, and stop
  pressuring yourself to meet inflexible goals.

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MAKE A POWER PLAYLIST

• If you cant imagine running for a few hours
  without your own soundtrack, make a playlist that
  will take you through the hardest parts of your
  long run. During the week, you can even set aside
  time to make a playlist of separate power songs
  for the especially difficult last miles.
  Selecting the perfect songs can help you get
  excited for your long run ahead.

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GO WITH A FRIEND

• Long courses can be tedious without a running
  buddy, try finding a friend with a similar pace
  to help distract you during hard miles. Even if
  youre not marathon training with anyone, having
  someone come out with you for just a few miles
  can help break up your long run and make the time
  go by faster. You can also try checking with a
  local running club to see if anyone is also
  training for a marathon so you can help motivate
  each other during the week and hold each other
  accountable.

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