The 71st Edition

So, what’s this superpower, then??

It’s that we show up. Every. Single. Day.

Something to Think About

The ability to “do the thing” regardless of how you feel is one of the most underrated life skills you can develop.

Something to Ask Yourself

Do you only act when you feel like it, or have you learned to act because it matters?

Personal Lesson

I’ve been thinking lately about how runners are uniquely capable of just showing up. Most people only move when they feel motivated, but runners, especially those training for something big, learn that feelings don’t decide whether the run happens or not. I’ve coached people who were shocked by that realisation: that this isn’t about waiting for the stars to align. It’s about tying your shoes and getting out the door.

There’s a strange liberation in that. Once you remove the question of “should I run today?” from your mind, things get simpler. It’s not up for debate, it’s just what you do. You start building trust with yourself. You stop negotiating. And over time, that builds a type of quiet confidence that no amount of hype or self-help books can give you.

I’ve found that the days I least want to train are the ones that teach me the most. Not because the session was great, but because I proved to myself again that I can do the thing. This discipline is almost spiritual, not because it’s grand, but because it’s consistent. It’s a way of showing yourself that you’re reliable.

Running – Life’s Metaphor

Running teaches you that consistency beats mood. It reminds you that progress isn’t about waiting for the right energy or perfect mindset, it’s about doing the thing anyway. That lesson transfers to every part of life.

Final Thoughts

The more I see it, the more I believe that “doing the thing” is where most people fall short. Not because of laziness, but because we let our emotions run the show.

When you decide something is simply part of who you are, not something you have to talk yourself into every day, it changes everything. You stop wasting energy convincing yourself. You stop overthinking. You just do.

Once you start, the feelings often follow. The motivation, the satisfaction, the sense of pride – that all comes after.

Once you start, the feelings often follow. The motivation, the satisfaction, the sense of pride – that all comes after.

Rich Roll often says this on his Podcast: “Motivation follows action” – and I couldn’t agree more.

So whatever “the thing” is for you – the run, the work, the conversation, the change – just do it. Don’t wait to feel ready. Don’t wait for the perfect time. Just do the thing.

Because you’re a runner, and that’s what we do.

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Run the Runnable!

Tommy 🙂