When I logged on the Peloton app, I found myself choosing programs based on my favorite music, or tunes I knew would motivate me as I ran.īrunel university lecturer Dr Costas Karageorghis, author of Inside Sport Psychology, claims that our performance can be boosted by up to 15 per cent when we listen to our favorite music while running, and Peloton and BeachBody on Demand both see music as an integral part of their audio tracks.īecs, who regularly curates 90s and rock music based runs on the Peloton app, says: “I know music is a huge motivator for people, so keeping the beat up and rhythm rolling is super important.” I wanted to be a coach who not only pushes you hard to achieve your goals, but is also your biggest cheerleader.” Music was key for motivation tooįor me, music has always been an important part of my running – the right tune can inspire me when I hit a wall. “I know exactly how negative the mind can be, and how easy it is to quit or give up when something feels hard.
“Positive affirmations are essential to help build the confidence and mental strength you need to push to a new level - especially for those who think they can’t do it,” adds Idalis. On the days that I struggled with my running and kept hitting mental blocks I relied on the instructor’s cheerful tones and positive words to get me through. Its filmed entirely outdoors in stunning natural scenery, and is very flexible with timing and modifications there are THREE different calendars to choose from, along with.
“There was a time when I didn’t enjoy running longer distances-I specialized in sprints and field events when I was a track athlete, so I know how hard it can be to stay motivated.” 30DBA with Idalis Velazquez is Beachbodys running program: an intermediate 5k training plan that combines runs (outdoor or on a treadmill) with resistance training. “Everything that I say during the guided runs is inspired by my own experiences as an elite athlete and the process of regaining my health and fitness after several serious health setbacks. After a few weeks of training, it gave me the confidence to push myself when it came to intervals and even sprints.īeachBody On Demand’s Idalis Velazquez says this is one of the reasons she created her new running program, the 30-Day Breakaway – to turn, ‘non-runners into runners and experienced runners into stronger and faster runners.’ To begin with it felt too slow and as though I wasn’t pushing myself, but it’s a great warm up for the faster runs or intervals they put you through later. But the instructors actively encouraged me to start every run in a jog. I’d never given much thought about my pace, or pacing myself for longer runs – I’d always just run as fast as I could and hoped for the best.
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