About Running & Jogging: Get Over Your Summer Running Slump

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Running & Jogging Running & Jogging Beginners Training & Racing Shoes & Gear From Christine Luff, your Guide to Running & Jogging If you're feeling unmotivated to run right about now, you're in excellent company! I often hear complaints from runners this time of year because they feel like they're not making any progress and they're worried about being ready for fall races. When the weather is hot and humid, it's tough to judge your fitness level and you may get frustrated when you run one bad run after another. This week I have tips to avoid feeling discouraged or unmotivated. How to Get Over a Bad Run While it's tough to get through difficult runs, it's sometimes even harder to deal with the disappointment and frustration you feel after the run is over. Follow these tips to get over a bad run. How to Boost Your Motivation Don't let a bad run make you feel unmotivated to get back out there again. Try some of these ideas. How to Avoid Burnout from Running To help avoid reaching that point of burnout from running, try some of these strategies. Cross Training for Runners Participating in activities other than running, such as swimming, biking, or yoga, one to two days a week gives your running muscles a break and can also help revive your mental outlook. Running & Jogging Ads Avia Running Brooks Running Brooks Shoes Best Running Shoes Nike Shoe Featured Articles How to Deal With Discomfort During Long Runs Do Toning Shoes Work? Common Weight Loss Mistakes Video: Ab Workouts for Runners What Are Your Favorite Running Shoes? Why Do I Feel So Sluggish?   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Christine Luff Running & Jogging Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Get Started With Running Running for Weight Loss Common Running Mistakes Your First 5K Top 40 Running Music Advertisement

About Stress Management: Crises and Everyday Stress

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects Managing Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Facing a crisis is usually not something you feel prepared for; crises happen quickly and unexpectedly, for the most part. This newsletter brings information for those coping with a crisis, as well as those dealing with everyday stress and stress that falls somewhere in between. In invite you to share your tips and experiences where possible, scroll down for more 'featured articles', and I hope you have a safe and low-stress rest-of-the-week. -Elizabeth From Everyday Stress To Crisis I was recently reminded of how quickly things can change and how suddenly crises can be upon us, and compiled some crisis coping resources here. What major crises have you weathered? How did you cope, and what, if anything, did you gain in the end? Find resources and share your thoughts here. Stress Management In Times of Crisis When we face a crisis, we can use stress management techniques that we already employ in our lives, but in new ways that can help us relieve the greater levels of stress that we may face in a crisis. Here are some suggestions for crisis stress management that include stress management strategies you may already be using, but with a shift. Readers Respond: Top Crisis Coping Techniques Coping with a crisis is different from coping with everyday stress--our resources tend to be lower and our needs are higher, and we're not always thinking clearly because we're often overwhelmed. However, sometimes one or two techniques--getting some exercise, prayer, or counting blessings, for example--can make the difference between being overwhelmed by a crisis, or simply being challenged by one. What are your best strategies for coping with crisis? Share your thoughts, and see what other readers recommend. Just a Bad Day? After all this talk about crises, do you find that the worst you deal with is a run-of-the-mill bad day? Here's how to deal with even those. Here's how to turn a 'bad day' into a 'good day'! Stress Management Ads Managing Stress Stress and Health Stress Tips How to Manage Stress Stress Causes Featured Articles How To Cope With A Crisis How To Feel More 'In Control' How To Help A Friend Cope The New Importance of Relieving Stress Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   More Ways to Get Info on Stress Relief Connect With Me on Facebook Follow Me On Twitter Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement