<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>The Running Guy &#187; Motivation</title>
	<atom:link href="http://therunningguy.com/category/motivation/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://therunningguy.com</link>
	<description>How to Improve Running</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:21:01 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Ten Running Resolutions For the New Year</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2009/01/03/ten-running-resolutions-for-the-new-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ten-running-resolutions-for-the-new-year</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2009/01/03/ten-running-resolutions-for-the-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/2009/01/03/ten-running-resolutions-for-the-new-year/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been running off and on now since I joined the high school cross country team when I was 13 years old. During the off seasons in high school and college, I really didn&#8217;t run much. Now I am over ten years removed from my college running days, and I have to really work [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2009/01/03/ten-running-resolutions-for-the-new-year/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Mental Benefits Of Running</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2007/11/25/the-mental-benefits-of-running/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-mental-benefits-of-running</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2007/11/25/the-mental-benefits-of-running/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/2007/11/25/the-mental-benefits-of-running/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Much has been documented about the physical benefits of running but there are also significant psychological advantages. This article aims to examine some of the mental benefits of running. 1. Increased confidence and determination Running can certainly improve your cognitive behavioural faculties. This refers to how your thinking affects your behaviour. Running not only enables [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2007/11/25/the-mental-benefits-of-running/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>7 Reasons to Consider Making Trail Running Part of Your Routine</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2007/11/10/7-reasons-to-consider-making-trail-running-part-of-your-routine/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=7-reasons-to-consider-making-trail-running-part-of-your-routine</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2007/11/10/7-reasons-to-consider-making-trail-running-part-of-your-routine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/2007/11/10/7-reasons-to-consider-making-trail-running-part-of-your-routine/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this summer my friend Dan and I were running in a local forest preserve. On a whim, we decided to cut through the woods on some single track trails. Next thing you know, we&#8217;re weaving through some great scenery, jumping over fallen trees and really enjoying the experience. Since that time I have turned [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2007/11/10/7-reasons-to-consider-making-trail-running-part-of-your-routine/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Spouse Who Does Not Run</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2007/09/01/a-spouse-who-does-not-run/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-spouse-who-does-not-run</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2007/09/01/a-spouse-who-does-not-run/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/2007/09/01/a-spouse-who-does-not-run/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I love my wife more than anything in the world. She is the glue that keeps our family functioning and progressing forward. She is not a runner &#8211; and I am. Over the years she has talked about potentially starting a running program, but like many people (men and women) she does not beleive that [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2007/09/01/a-spouse-who-does-not-run/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Personal Goal Setting and Running Marathons</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2006/11/20/personal-goal-setting-and-running-marathons/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=personal-goal-setting-and-running-marathons</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2006/11/20/personal-goal-setting-and-running-marathons/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/?p=91</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Personal goal setting is a powerful tool you can use to bring yourself success, increasing both your confidence in yourself as well as increased respect from colleagues and family members. Unfortunately, personal goal setting can be tricky and is often challenging for people who are not used to organized their goals and tracking their achievements. [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2006/11/20/personal-goal-setting-and-running-marathons/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Lance Armstrong is the Man</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2006/11/06/lance-armstrong-is-the-man/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lance-armstrong-is-the-man</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2006/11/06/lance-armstrong-is-the-man/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 03:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/?p=86</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How would you like to do your first marathon in under 3 hours. Ya, me too! The quote from the article gave me some solace as I finished the marathon in 4 hours and 50 minutes and could barely walk across the finish line too. Armstrong&#8217;s time was 2 hours, 59 minutes and 36 seconds. [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2006/11/06/lance-armstrong-is-the-man/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Top 20 Sure Signs that You&#8217;re a Runner</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2006/10/28/top-20-sure-signs-that-youre-a-runner/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=top-20-sure-signs-that-youre-a-runner</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2006/10/28/top-20-sure-signs-that-youre-a-runner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 14:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/?p=82</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Runners most definitely have some quirks and oddities, often completely noticeable by the loved ones in our lives! Yes, they are patient with us&#8230; But it can still be trying to live with a runner! At www.ordinaryrunner.com, we know we&#8217;re not normal people! Here are some Sure Signs that you&#8217;re a runner, with helpful suggestions [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2006/10/28/top-20-sure-signs-that-youre-a-runner/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Running for Success</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2006/10/09/running-for-success/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=running-for-success</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2006/10/09/running-for-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/?p=75</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Though it may not seem like it when weâ€™re drenched in sweat and our legs feel like lead, marathon running is as mental as physical. When weâ€™re exhausted, continuing consists of mind over matter. This takes enormous mental power. Once developed, this skill can be transferred from the racetrack to the boardroom. Training for a [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2006/10/09/running-for-success/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Running After 50 â€“ My Story</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2006/06/07/running-after-50-%e2%80%93-my-story/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=running-after-50-%25e2%2580%2593-my-story</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2006/06/07/running-after-50-%e2%80%93-my-story/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 03:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/?p=61</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I took up running in my late 40s after looking hard and long at a picture taken in New York City during a family vacation, a picture in which I truly did not like the way I looked. Out of shape. Tired. Overweight. Neglected. Dark rings under the eyes. No juice. And that big belly [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2006/06/07/running-after-50-%e2%80%93-my-story/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Starting Off Running on the Right Foot</title>
		<link>http://therunningguy.com/2006/06/06/starting-off-running-on-the-right-foot/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=starting-off-running-on-the-right-foot</link>
		<comments>http://therunningguy.com/2006/06/06/starting-off-running-on-the-right-foot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2006 03:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Running Guy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://therunningguy.com/?p=60</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[***The next few posts will be articles done by guest writers &#8211; articles that I have found especially helpful in my running*** Starting out in running should be simple, stress-free and fun. It is a time to enjoy yourself, not to weigh yourself down with expectations and unlikely goals. In fact, I believe the reason [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://therunningguy.com/2006/06/06/starting-off-running-on-the-right-foot/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

