I’m going into my sophomore year of high school and I always find that when I perform considerably better with a partner/group than when I run alone. When I run alone I stop more often, and even give up on my run. This is happening pretty frequently and I don’t know how to help it. Does anybody have any tips for improving mental mindset?
You are just weak minded. If you don't want to train for the sport you love then it is not for you -
It's for whatever reason easier to run faster with a group. How to improve your MINDSET? First, focus on effort ignore distance and pace. Do fartlek runs instead of more organized workouts. Instead of 5 x mile, just throw in surges by feel. Might be running over a hilly course, run hard to the top of a hill. Really get your knees and form going. Might be running in the woods, run to that tree fast. Than run easy till you feel the urge again. Don't think, feel as Bruce Lee would say.
Thanks. I think it’s competition based.
That's what she said
Have your parents drop you off 5-10 miles from home with no money. The only way back to food, water, and shelter is with your feet.
I should ask them to do that