Unleash Speed Week 10: Do You Get Caught Up in the Numbers?
Is running five miles better than running three miles? No. One is only farther than the other. Is reading more books in a year better than reading fewer? No. It's just a meaningless statistic one can track on GoodReads.
So maybe 'better' needs to be a watchword as we navigate the 21st-century economy. 'Better' tips us off to an assumed judgment. It ... See more
So maybe 'better' needs to be a watchword as we navigate the 21st-century economy. 'Better' tips us off to an assumed judgment. It ... See more
Tara McMullin • Questioning What's Better
True success is not just how fast you run but is made up of many layers that require focus and contribute to improvement. Through hard work, experience, and consistency, we become better runners in many ways.
runnersworld.com • 5 Meaningful Ways to Measure Running Success Beyond Getting Faster
“What will I do differently based on this information?” If you can’t answer that question, you probably shouldn’t worry about the metric too much.
Alistair Croll • Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster (Lean (O'Reilly))
If our mood continues to be unstable, or we experience physical symptoms that could be related to overtraining (see chapter 5), this is a sign to back off. This is a time to give ourselves grace and understanding if days or even weeks of training are missed. When we take the long view and prioritize consistency, there’s always space to take a coupl
... See moreZoë Rom • Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet
Judging yourself by how much effort you gave or whether you executed your plan offers a road map