To Get Faster, Focus on Positives
Automatic Negative Thoughts can slow runners down, but there are solutions to move into the positive.
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Lexi Miller
Lexi Miller is a UESCA Certified Running and Endurance Nutrition Coach who has written for Trail Runner Magazine, TrainingPeaks, and other fitness blogs. With a background of working in mental health, she prioritizes holistic health and joy in her company Wild Miles Running , where she works with distance runners, nordic skiers, backpackers, mountaineers, and endurance enthusiasts. On any given day, Lexi can be found playing in the mountains of Colorado with her toddler and dog.
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