5 Meaningful Ways to Measure Running Success Beyond Getting Faster

True success is not just how fast you run but is made up of many layers that require focus and contribute to improvement. Through hard work, experience, and consistency, we become better runners in many ways.

Enhanced performance is directly related to mindful and consistent efforts in all areas of our running. The next time you have a tough run or feel sluggish, forget how it felt; forget your time or pace. Ask yourself if you’ve been consistent that day (or week, or month), and focus on maintaining those regular habits.

One thing great runners have in common is that they run a lot. In order to run a lot, you need to have a solid aerobic base.

Start paying attention to your level of readiness and notice if there is a direct correlation to your performance that day. Did you prepare your clothes, gear, and playlist the night before so you weren’t rushed? Did you allow proper time for a prerun dynamic warmup and postrun stretch? These are easy yes or no answers. Jot them down or make a ment