Runner's News Round Up

This week, we’ve been thinking about the mental side of athletics, how we (do or do not) structure our days, and impending shifts in the sport of track and field. 

Mindset & Sport 

Why Optimism doesn’t mean “not being realistic,” and how you can start to change some of your pessimistic thought patterns. 

How a Growth Mindset can enhance your experience and performance as a runner. 

Chamique Holdsclaw, Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer, is hosting a new podcast called Tremendous Upside, where she interviews athletes about their challenges with mental health.   

Life Design 

Why does it seem every piece of advice is contradictory? And what you can do when you have no idea which voice is the right one to listen to. 

Deep down I think we all know it’s true, but often need to be reminded that life is not meant to be optimized or perfected. The human experience is messy and that’s okay.  

Speaking of messy, Madeleine Dore is a podcast host, writer, and creative community builder, and she shared some refreshing thoughts on creative routines in this interview

Mindset & Nutrition 

What is Intuitive Eating and How Runners Can Try It

Running Culture 

Sally Bergeson, Sarah Lesko, and Lauren Fleshman (pictured above) recorded a conversation about sponsorships in track and field - discussing the realities of it and their hopes for seeing it evolve. 

This article about how Love Languages Can Apply in the Workplace got us thinking about how coaches could use these “languages” to look at their team dynamics.