How to Run Like an Olympian

How to Run Like an Olympian By Christine Luff I've been glued to my television/computer/phone since the Olympics started, trying to take in as much coverage as possible. Whether they're running the 100-meter sprint or the marathon, the athletes' incredible abilities, their intense mental toughness, and their fierce competitive spirit are so motivational and inspiring. How do they make it look so easy? How do they stay so composed under such extreme pressure? Read on for some ways you can try to improve your own fitness and focus. Run Like an Olympian  While the vast majority of us will never run at their level or speeds, here are some lessons and tips we can take from Olympic track and field athletes to improve our own running. READ NOW Tips for Managing Pre-Race Jitters and Performance Anxiety  Follow these tips to successfully manage your race performance anxiety and use that pre-race nervousness to your advantage. READ NOW Tricks to Deal With Negative Thoughts While Running  There are plenty of times while we're running or racing that we start feeling down, discouraged, and lacking in confidence. So how do you turn it around and get yourself feeling confident and motivated to keep running? Here are some tricks for banishing the negative thoughts.   READ NOW Inspirational Quotes from Olympic Runners  Great runners are an inspiration to watch, but they also say a lot of inspirational things. Get motivated with these running quotes from Olympic great. READ NOW 5 Track Workouts to Improve Your Speed  Adding track workouts to your training routine can not only boost your speed, it can also liven up your regimen. Add some of these fun workouts and you're sure to see improvements in your race times.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What Does Your Diet Say About You? Why Wives Put up With A "Culture of Adultery" in Professional Sports How Well Do You Know the Stage of Psychosocial Development? Why Homophobia Is Not a True Phobia — It's a Moral or Social Problem How Do You Behave in Romantic Relationships? Could I Be Depressed? 15 Questions About Behaviorism You Should Be Able to Answer What Kind of Parent Are You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.