Regardless of your level or distance you are covering during your running session, over the last 15 years I have learned that actually the legs are nothing more than our tool to put a step in front of another one. It all starts in your brain and putting it into the right mode to have fun and perform if you want to.

So once you are off, your brain gives signal to the rest of your body to move forward and there are some easy and quick tips I have learned over the years, when you feel tired and want to give up. Here are some.

• Your brains is also a muscle which needs training (mental or physical). So when you run or do any other physical, your brain is exercising
• Look always in front of you and never down
• Think about a pleasant images (beer at the end) or person (kids) and project yourself at the end of the session with them waiting for you
• Never be too harsh with yourself. We all make mistakes in life. The fact that you are running proves you want to move forward and focus on the next step
• Remember to relief stress and be grateful for what you have, which for most people is accepted for granted: health and legs
• Your brain dictates the pace. Decide when to accelerate or cool down
• Listen to your inner voice while you are running an think about the things you have done you are proud of, the things you want to do next. Visualise it.
• Allow yourself to remember difficult or sad moments in your life when you are running and remember life is a 2 side of coins with ups and downs. Let go your frustration, anger, revenge or any negative feeling in your legs and push on it
• Tell yourself in your mind or out loud: “Well done, today’s goal has been achieved. Tomorrow is another target”