What impression Ted Lasso has left on me as a coach and human being and how belief can be the most powerful thing you can give another person

ADHD in running and athletics is becoming something that research is showing more of these days. From superpowers to helping manage symptoms a lot of elite athletes may have had ADHD and never know it.

Have you noticed that after a long run, tough workout, and especially after a marathon, you experience “brain fog”? It’s not just in your head (pun intended). A 2024 study suggests that there’s a real, biological reason why your brain feels off after endurance events. It’s related to myelin, a fatty substance that insulates your brain’s wiring.

Had a workout that made you question everything? One bad run doesn’t mean your training is ruined—it just means you’re human. Here’s how to shake it off, move the hell on, and rebuild your confidence the right way.

Let me say this plainly: if you're relying only on motivation to get your training done, you're setting yourself up for a crash. Motivation is great when it shows up. It’s that extra pep in your step, the fire-in-your-belly kind of energy. When you’re feeling good, rested, inspired, you can't help but get out the door. The miles fly by and the workouts feel easy. But those days are the exception, not the rule.