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The Metabolic Lag Effect: Why Your Body Takes Time to Adapt

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A month of good training is a great start, but it’s not enough to undo months (or years) of inefficient habits. Your body is playing catch-up. And if you give it the time it actually needs to adapt, you’ll unlock performance gains that last—not just temporary improvements that disappear when you push too hard.

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Rethinking Performance: Beyond the Numbers in Running

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When it comes to running, there’s a lot of focus on time, pace, and achieving certain benchmarks—whether it’s qualifying for the Boston Marathon or hitting a specific race goal. But what if I told you that true performance in running isn’t always about how fast you go or where you finish?

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The Butterfly Effect and Endowed Progress: Powerful Forces for Your Running Journey

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Understanding and applying the endowed progress effect and the butterfly effect in your training can change the way you approach your running goals. It’s not just about the big milestones or race times—it’s about recognizing the power of small, consistent efforts.

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9 Hidden Psychology Hacks to Boost Your Running Performance

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Most runners focus on physical training—hitting the right mileage, nailing their workouts, dialing in their nutrition. But what if I told you there are powerful psychological effects at play in your training and racing that most people (and even most coaches) aren’t tapping into?

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How to Build Emotional Strength as a Runner (Without Even Trying)

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Running isn’t just about putting in the miles. It’s about learning how to navigate discomfort, push through challenges, and stay steady when things get tough. That takes more than physical endurance. It takes emotional strength.

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