20 articles tagged with "Motivation"
How to decide whether to DNS or push through and start your big race
Injury or illness can leave you unsure whether to toe the start line of your next race or have a line in. Sports Scientist Andy Blow explains how best to make a decision that's right for you.
How to take a DNS or DNF in your stride
Sports Psychologist Evie Serventi explains why knowing when to DNF or DNS is about level-headed risk management, and is as much to do with your mind as it is your body...
Lessons from my first DNF (and the importance of fuel for the brain...)
Damian Hall reflects on his DNF at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc and explores the psychology behind his decision to pull out of a race for the first time in his ultrarunning career.
When does it make sense to DNF?
Pro athlete Dougal Allan recounts his own experiences when exploring the debate of whether you should call it a day or carry on when training sessions or races aren't going perfectly.
How to maintain motivation for training as you get older
Dr Bryce Dyer looks at what the scientific literature and his own hard-won experience tells us about maintaining motivation and longevity in sport as you get older.
Our Big Hairy Audacious Goals for 2021
Our Big Hairy Audacious Goals for 2021
Did Helvellyn Triathlon offer a glimpse into the future of racing?
We caught up with professional Precision Fuel & Hydration triathletes who raced the Helvellyn Triathlon to get their thoughts on how the future of competitive racing might look.
5 ways to improve your recovery from injury
Professional triathlete Claire Hann details what she's learned after returning from injury too soon and gives her 5 top tips for a successful recovery.
How to find motivation for training without races
Precision Fuel & Hydration's Customer Service Manager and ultrarunner, James Phillips, explains how lockdown has opened new doors for his training as he explored the paths less followed...
How does exercise help to reduce our anxiety?
How does exercise help to alleviate our stress? Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explains how & which types of exercise are best for us when we're feeling anxious.
Balancing training with working from home and kids
The team at Precision Fuel & Hydration share the actionable advice they've learned from trying to balance their training with the challenges of working from home and looking after kids.
The importance of 'mind over matter' for long distance racing
The Atlantic Coast Challenge involves running three marathons in three days, although Alex Croucher decided to run all three marathons along the Cornish coast back-to-back(-to-back).