How to visualize (and run) a great race

“The fact of the matter is that running is not for the faint of heart. I think those of us who run also secretly (or not so secretly) love the challenge.” — Kara Goucher

(A quick note: This is the third in a series of posts dedicated to Kara Goucher’s recent book “Strong.” You can see the first two posts here and here.)

I was born and raised in Augusta, G…