Running is a very effective technique you can use to channel your anger and frustrations. The focus it takes to run and the endorphins your body releases as a result of the exercise will take your mind off of whatever is frustrating you and will make you feel better. Be sure to adequately warm-up and stretch before you run!  Find a scenic route to run. You can enhance the benefits that running gives you by running in an area that is calming and free of distractions like around a lake or through a peaceful part of the city. Use a treadmill to run out your anger. A treadmill allows you to go for a run without having to travel to an outdoor location and can be used no matter what the weather conditions are outside. Be careful of any oncoming traffic or hazards that may exist along your planned route. Watch out for any moving cars or people while you’re running. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an excellent way to channel your frustration because it involves short intervals all-out work. During the intervals, you go 100% as hard as you can, and then take a brief period of rest. That means you can harness all of your rage and direct it into the moments of hard work in the workout. Try a tabata workout to focus your frustration. Tabatas involve periods of hyper-focused work, followed by a period of rest before another period of intense work. A challenging yoga practice is a great way to harness your anger to help you get through it. You may be so angry and frustrated that getting started in a yoga practice may seem impossible. Joining a class can help take the thinking out of it, so you can focus on directing your angry energy into each of the movements. It may also help you to have the support of the group to help you direct your angry energy.  Try deep breathing to release your anger. Deep breathing is a large part of practicing yoga and can help you channel your anger. Do a warrior series to challenge your anger. Warrior poses will challenge your body physically and give you a great target to channel your anger towards. Take a hot yoga class to sweat out your anger. If you don’t want to participate in a group class, many yoga studios will allow you to use the space when a class is not in session. Boxing and kickboxing are great ways to channel your anger, and conditioning classes are a great opportunity to focus your angry energy into hitting a heavy punching bag while also burning a lot of calories. These classes are often challenging, so you can use your anger to help you get through the difficulty of the workout. Focus on your breathing, your technique, and harnessing your anger to deliver strong punches.  Look for a boxing gym near you that offers classes for beginners if you’re new to boxing. Use a sizing chart that uses your weight and the circumference of your dominant hand to find the boxing right gloves for you. Use your anger to add power and strength behind your punches by visualizing the punching bag as the source of your frustration. If you don’t want to take a group class, many boxing gyms also offer private training sessions. Cycling is a serious cardiovascular workout and you can use your anger to help you push through the difficulty of it. You can go for a ride outside or take a spin class. If you go outdoors, the extra focus it takes to navigate the outside world can help to take your mind off of your frustration. The advantage of a spin class is that it is led by an instructor who can guide your ride so you can focus on getting through it. If you do go for a ride outdoors, be sure to obey traffic laws and wear a helmet.

Summary: Try harnessing your anger with running. Use interval training to focus your anger on a healthy outlet. Practice yoga to release your anger. Take a boxing conditioning class. Go cycling to relieve your frustration.


Before you leave on your trip, start gradually shifting your sleep schedule to one that's in line with the place you're going. For instance, if there's a four-hour time difference between where you are and where you're going, starting shifting your sleep in that direction.  If you're going east, you'll gradually be going to bed earlier. For instance, if you live in New York and you're going to Scotland, that's a five-hour time difference. If you normally go to bed at 10 pm, that's 3 am in Scotland. Try shifting your bedtime 30 minutes earlier, and go to bed at 9:30 pm, which is 2:30 am in Scotland. The next night, try going to bed at 9 pm, and so on, until you get closer to your normal bedtime in the place you're going. If you're traveling west, it can be a bit harder to shift your schedule if you have to work at a certain time, because you'll be staying up later and later. If you have other conditions, such as diabetes or a breathing problem, it helps to have it under control before you leave. Be sure to take your medications and follow your doctor's orders. If you've been having trouble, talk to your doctor. If you're not feeling well, jet lag may affect you more, which could lead to mild depression. It can be easy to get dehydrated while traveling, since you're out of your normal routine and the air in airplanes is fairly dry. Dehydration can worsen the effects of jet lag, so make it a point to drink enough water. Buy a bottle of water when you get past security or take an empty bottle to fill up at a water fountain.  Take the drinks offered on planes, though stick to water and juice instead of alcohol, soda, or coffee to maximize hydration. Make sure to drink up before you leave home, as well. You can also try eating hydrating foods, such as watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, oranges, and soup. If you eat junk while you're traveling, you may end up feeling worse. Of course, you don't want to deviate too much from your normal diet (that can upset your stomach), but you should try to stick to healthier choices to increase your overall sense of well-being. If you know jet lag affects you particularly badly, try taking a slower form of travel, such as train or ship. Alternatively, stop over a few days somewhere halfway to where you're going. Taking it more slowly can help you adjust.

Summary: Start shifting your sleep schedule. Make sure your health problems are under control. Drink enough water. Eat a healthy diet. Take a different means of transportation.


The race starts at 5 am, so it's important to get there early. It's important to know the marathon route, as all streets are closed overnight and re-opened during certain hours throughout the day. Avoid thinking and concentrating on running like it's the only thing on your mind. There are lots of Pacific Ocean sights over Kalanianaole Highway and Diamond Head, so take a breath and enjoy the views. Take advantage of any water cups or sponges as you move along. Even if it's throwing the water on your hair or the back of your shirt, you will feel better and more energized. The marathon doubles up along Kalanianaole Highway, so cheer on encouragement to those on the other side of the road. There is a lot of Aloha spirit and even if it's cheering on a Japanese participant, everyone has fun.
Summary: Arrive at Ala Moana Beach Park. Take in the views. Hydrate yourself at all times. Cheer on others.