I might be over simplifying- but if I am staring at abig hill I am about to try and run over I repeat " up and over, up and over" in my head.
If I feel that I really want to quit, ie I ma starting to cramp or just want to stop I repeat " not today, not today" in my head. Those have worked pretty well for me! good luck!

I used the word "main-tain" on a race once. Maintain pace, that is. On long runs I don't use words or phrases, just visualize or imagine myself being weightless, flying down the road without effort. Sometimes on long runs I imagine me being in a race, and my endpoint being the finish line. It helps me finish strong.
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Originally posted by mcsolar99:

i usually focus on solving second order non-homogenous differential equations in my head. if i can stumble onto a confluent hypergeometric function for a solution it means i'm having a good workout.

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If I can spell hypergeometric its a good workout.

........may also explain my Blinding Speed...........

..................NOT..........

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Originally posted by evanflein:

on long runs I always say I'll just go one more mile, then give myself permission to stop. Or get to a certain landmark, then I'll call for a ride. Whatever. Usually by the time I get to that mile or landmark, I say it again ("you made it this far, what's one more mile..."). Seems to work. Haven't actually called for a ride since early last summer!

In races, I tell myself it's almost over, you can rest when you're done. Also, like Aamos, I think about food and what I'll eat later on...

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exactly what i do, set small goals while running, then once i get there, i realize i still got some left and set another goal, but i can only do this during the second 1/2 of a run, if i start out to soon i am done for.

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Originally posted by AA717driver:

I specifically described the abuse as "verbal" to avoid that 'touchy' subject from arising.   TC

Too late: I touched it, and it arose.

This reminds me, the U.S. Cavalry military gear website is offering a new t-shirt, apparently in my honor:

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"Perfect for big studs! You’re sure to attract the ladies with this one, so if you talk the talk, then you’d better, well you get the picture... Impress girls, make your friends laugh and get a lecture from your mom all with one shirt!"

Dark Horse

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I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course

My mantra since starting to run has and always will be   " Make it before you take it".  As in the distance.  I use this mostly on my long runs.  I find myself, at times, feeling as though I could run faster earlier in a run but realize that there are still many miles to go and I remind myself of this fact with this mantra.

Good thread, thanks alot.

Chris

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