The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer
one 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
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.comPeople sometimes sneer at those who run every day, claiming they’ll go to any length to live longer. But I don’t think that’s the reason most people run. Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest.
Haruki Murakami • What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
At least a few times a month, decide what route you’re going to run, and then leave your watch at home. Other days, run wherever, guided by total time on your watch. The thing to mostly avoid is timing yourself over the same courses day after day. That way lies the madness of beating yourself up for running slower than you “should”
runnersworld.com • These Mini Tips Will Help You Stay Active for the Long Run
Moments from that day are indelibly seared into my mind, lending further proof that this was truly a life-changing event. When I crossed that finish line, it was one of the first times in my life that I was not questioning my internal compass or wondering what my next move was. That magic effervescence stayed with me and got me out on my feet a sec
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