Some of my athlete-clients and I have been rolling up our sleeves and delving into emotions lately. Maybe you’re saying, “Ack,” right now, or, “Gross.” But it’s a reality. Until you really manage these beautiful, unique, and instinctive things floating around inside you, it’s hard to perform at your best. Without getting all neurosciency, a helpful way to think about emotions is that they are the first language of the body. Emotions are deep in our consciousness, and come wit

Anxiety got the best of you? Try this simple strategy to regain your cool.

Mental toughness can be a vital asset in order to reach your goals but incredibly self-destructive when you don't. If you're an athlete quietly beating yourself up over a poor performance, low motivation, bad results, or an injury, it’s time to turn your silent suffering into resilient strength! These four tips will help you get something out of what you're going through. Down and Out: Even though the road to the 2004 Olympic finish line ended in injury for British marathon c

Parker Stinson is the 2019 US 25K National Road Running Champion