REPEAT A MANTRA

Having a go-to phrase that you can repeat can help you push through tough parts of workouts and races. Just choose it carefully, says Kimball. ‘A lot of runners fall into the trap of having a negative mantra that they think is positive, such as “Don’t crash’ or “Don’t stop”,’ he says. ‘That runner is creating a mindset to avoid failure versus a runner who will say something positive, like “Power up” or “Move those legs”.’