5 Meaningful Ways to Measure Running Success Beyond Getting Faster
Some of the mistakes runners make in training and racing come from a place of believing they are not enough. Many people feel they need to be hard on themselves to obtain certain outcomes. If I accept myself where I’m at right now, what will motivate me to get out the door and go for a run or get to the gym? Can I still improve if I accept myself f
... See moreZoë Rom • Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet
I’ve been loving this shift in running lately—how it’s gone from chasing speed and numbers to something way more creative. It used to be about splits and suffering. Now it feels more like an art form for the ones who run with soul, not spreadsheets.
I’m not out here chasing medals—I’m chasing snacks, sunsets, and the occasional runner’s high (or a... See more
Tyson Bakersubstack.comone with joy as the goal. This approach does not mean you have to sacrifice the challenge of competing or running as fast as you can. It turns out that, despite what some Pinterest image of “no pain, no gain” will tell you, easing out of the pain cave just a little can leave you in a beautiful place where you get to push yourself but also revel in
... See moreZoë Rom • Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet
A happy runner finds training nirvana only after they find their easy. Do that, and everything else starts to fall into place.
David Roche • The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer
in your running life, you can practice mindfulness to achieve enlightenment … or at least escape a mental prison where your self-worth depends on beating that never-ending merry-go-round of striving.