setting goals

Goals are great, but here’s how to set objectives based on your real-life training.

An object in motion tends to stay in motion (Newton, 1686). Unfortunately, an object sitting on the couch also tends to stay on the couch—unless moved by a powerful force that could very well be generated by one of these science-backed motivational strategies.

If you're looking for a coach to take your training to the next level, there are three factors to consider.

Practice holding two seemingly incompatible emotions at the same time and balancing them, to break out of feeling like a situation is all-or-nothing.

In the face of injuries or setbacks, experts say we can often fall into distorted thinking patterns. Asking yourself this one question can help you paint a more accurate reflection.

Labeling the exact feeling you have in a given moment— calling an emotion what it is—can be surprisingly powerful.

In every challenging set of circumstances, there are ways—even small ones—to regain control and take action.

This research-backed drill can help you accept where you’re at and then take the next step forward.

The reality is, running is hard.

Bethany Alvarez was busy studying for the SAT, applying to college and being a teenager...oh yeah, and training for a marathon.

Think very carefully before you throw in the towel on that big, fat running goal you set for yourself.

Do you set race, monthly, or even yearly goals? Find out how having benchmarks may help you.

What running goals should you aim for? Just follow the arrows to find out!

Editor-in-Chief Jessie Sebor looks back at last year's highlights and ahead to a great 2014.