. . . change your run (or maybe even life!) Mindset: a mental attitude or inclination. What is your mindset when you're standing at the start line of a race? Are you doubting your abilities? Are you running through all the bad runs? Are you thinking about the missed runs? Are you feeling like a fraud, … Continue reading Change your mindset . . .
Wednesday Word
Imagination vs Knowledge
Imagination: the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses. Imagination is so important when it comes to running: Can you imagine running free and happy? Can you imagine yourself crossing the finish line -- how it feels, how it sounds, maybe what you'll be tasting … Continue reading Imagination vs Knowledge
The real victory . . .
. . . was to keep on keeping on Victory: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties Today's word prompt got me to thinking: is the real victory the PR, or is it the journey to that PR? If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride … Continue reading The real victory . . .
Running Keeps Our Minds Nimble
Nimble: marked by quick, alert, clever conception I would love to be able to write a post about how nimble I am as a runner, how light I am on my feet, how easily I hop over obstacles. Except that's not me. Good thing there's another definition of nimble. If I've got food and water, as … Continue reading Running Keeps Our Minds Nimble
Don’t become a trainwreck!
Derail: to cause to run off the rails When you think about it, derail is just a shorter word for self sabotage. And just like a train derailment, often we never see it coming. Or do we? Derail our running efforts There is such a fine line between training hard and overtraining. If we listen to … Continue reading Don’t become a trainwreck!
Running: the dance of love
Involvement: to commit emotionally Anyone that dives into running will almost always form a love/hate relationship with running. In the beginning, there might be a lot more hate than love. Involvement in the sport of running, though, somehow transforms that hate into love -- if you don't quit after your first run or race. The 'dance … Continue reading Running: the dance of love
Peace lies in knowing you’ve done your best
Peace: quiet and tranquility We are on the brink of 2017, and it is time to make peace with 2016. No doubt you are still rushing around madly into the last of 2016, but soon New Year's will be over, the last party will be done, and it's time to hunker down and wait out whatever … Continue reading Peace lies in knowing you’ve done your best
Giving up: not an option
Giving: hand over to Perhaps being a slower runner actually helps me at times (that, and being just a wee bit stubborn): I don't have to worry about age group awards. Unless I'm the only one in my age group, not gonna happen. I just had the best race of my life a few weeks ago … Continue reading Giving up: not an option
If you look good, you feel good
Decorate: make something look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it I am sure that at least one blogger is going to write something about decorating for the holidays, or decorating a van for Ragnar, maybe? As usual, I'm going to march to the beat of my own drum or take the path not … Continue reading If you look good, you feel good
Organize your life around your dreams
Organize: make arrangements or preparations for (an event or activity) In case you've missed it, one of my dreams is to run a half marathon in every state. And yes, it often seems as though I organize my life around that dream -- most of our vacations are racecations, or planned so they don't interfere with … Continue reading Organize your life around your dreams
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