The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer

A universal truth of self-improvement is that you should not interpolate from outliers.

If the goal is just to connect summits, you’ll probably grow to be indifferent about all the time you aren’t on top of a mountain.

Athletes who let external validation define their internal self-worth often face crises that can shake the very foundation of who they are as human beings.

“You have to get an A on this test.” “Why?” “It will advance you to a higher math class, which will help you get into good colleges.” “Why?” “Colleges are competitive, and your college determines the value of your education.” “Why?” “Good colleges funnel graduates to the best jobs, like investment banking and corporate law.” “Why?” “I guess it’s re

“What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while.”

“I am a runner because I love it sometimes, I hate it other times, and no matter what it makes me a better person.”

And as Coach Jack Daniels says, training should strive for the least amount of stress possible to achieve a given adaptation.

Stop-and-start running training is a surefire way to make running miserable.

the simplest principle of running training: all stress must have a purpose.