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

Even if he doesn’t break the time he’d hoped for, as long as he has the sense of satisfaction at having done his very best—and, possibly, having made some significant discovery about himself in the process—then that in itself is an accomplishment, a positive feeling he can carry over to the next race.

Gratitude can be a powerful antidote to feeling stuck on the hedonic treadmill. Paying attention to what you are experiencing in the moment, and savoring the enjoyment of a specific experience beyond its outcome, can attach meaning to different aspects of an activity. Rather than trying to exceed 20 miles on a four-hour trail run, refusing to “wast

Are you enjoying training more?

👉 Are you feeling refreshed or drained after a run?

👉 Are you giving the correct amount of effort for the workout?

👉 Are you saving racing for race day?

Numerical data is important, but it is NOT everything!

Learning your pace and how it feels can make the difference between a good race and a bad race.