Race Participation Mindset
Elisabeth and Dr. Victoria discuss the importance of not always aiming for personal records in races, emphasizing the value of enjoying races for various reasons beyond setting time goals. They highlight the significance of race experiences in personal growth and the need to address underlying issues before pushing oneself in training.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
"So Your Goal Race Was a DISASTER... Now What?" with Dr. Victoria Sekely, DPT (@trainsmartrunstrong)
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