There are bodies of research that have proven that mental rehearsal improves performance. Professional athletes have long used this knowledge to their advantage and it is a valuable part of their training. In this article, I will teach you how to visualize a perfect performance. Each time you practice this, your brain will create neural pathways that will encourage your muscles to work exactly as rehearsed.
Read MoreP3 Running is pleased to announce that Lori McConnell will be joining the P3 Running team as a coach starting February, 2016. To start, Lori will be actively involved in Tuesday Night Group Training Sessions and will begin coaching and be open to new clients in March, 2016. “I am looking forward to Lori joining P3 Running. Most importantly, her passion for the sport rings true to the philosophy of P3 Running. This coupled with her well-rounded experience will only enhance what we are able to offer our runners.”~Michele Pettinger, owner of P3 Running.
Read MoreIt was in the dark of night that I believed. The predominant sound my foot strike on crushed rock, my headlamp illuminating shadows of the forest. Location: Lake Annette, near North Bend, WA. It was one month before Mountain Lakes 100 and we were doing a practice night run. For the night run, I was determined to run through 30 miles, a spot in races where I struggled in the past. We ran to 33 and I stopped with the feeling that I could keep running.
Read MoreNo doubt the hardest event I’ve done to date. I decided to sleep in my own bed the night before and was picked up by my training partner, Mary Frasier, at 3:30AM. We were to race start by 4:45AM with plenty of time to take care of pre-race logistics – bathroom, pin number, eat a banana, sunscreen, bathroom…It was a bit cool so I decided to wear arm warmers as the first miles were shaded.
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