How to Overcome Anxiety While Running
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Exercise is one of the most effective ways to
improve health and reduce stress. However, when anxiety arises during
exercise, the effectiveness of your workout can suffer. Runners of all
levels experience anxiety at some point, whether during races or regular
runs. While a little anxiety can aid performance, too much leads to
decreases in performance -- and can cause you to stop running
altogether. Understanding how to overcome anxiety can help you enjoy
running more, and can increase the benefits of your exercise.
Step 1
The first step is to be sure that your physical
and mental feelings are related to anxiety and not something else. This
can be confusing, because running triggers many physical symptoms, such
as labored breathing and physical stress, that can be confused with
anxiety. Feelings of anxiety differ for everyone, but there are some
common symptoms you can look for. These include chest pain and
tightness, dizziness, change in body temperature, heart racing and
muscle spasms, among others. You might also have thoughts of fear,
panic, or heightened awareness or self-consciousness. Becoming aware of
your symptoms is the first step toward overcoming them.
