what if the starting point of building a lifelong happy runner is contemplation of the fragility of the human body and the finish line that awaits everyone, long before you’re forced to by injury or decline? What if affirmation of life comes most honestly from contemplation of death?

Our experiences showed us that the key to a sustainable love of the running process was to practice a perspective that supports unconditional self-acceptance in the face of an uncertain running (and life) future.

Character is just habit plus time.

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

“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

Taking yourself super seriously rarely works because eventually the universe will show you that it disagrees wholeheartedly.

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

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

Your best will never be enough unless it’s always enough.