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OFF THE COUCH: Nervous or anxious about a run? Here are 4 great tips to help you.

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All of this can applied by first-timers, beginner runners who are either trying to overcome the mental hurdle of getting out of the door for W1R1 or facing down W5R3 or any of the runs in the program.

"Four tips from elite sport you can use in everyday life - from talking to yourself to rehearsing in your mind, these tips from the world of sport psychology can help in your daily life"

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Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

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