Is Running really the de-stressor we think it is?
The 101st Edition We often talk about running as a way to relieve stress, but we rarely acknowledge that running itself is a form of stress. Something to Think About We shouldn’t be just trying to remove stress from our life, we want to better manage it. Manage it well and it’ll help you grow rather than break you […]
Stop berating yourself
The 100th Edition Effort is the only thing we can truly ask of ourselves. Something to Think About Maybe being proud of yourself shouldn’t depend on whether you think you’re keeping up with everyone else, but whether you’re honestly showing up with what you have. Something to Ask Yourself Am I measuring myself by outcomes, […]
We hold on so tightly to the very thing that makes us unhappy.
The 99th Edition I’ve been thinking a lot recently about identity, the self, and the strange relationship we have with running as a way of proving who we are. Something to Think About A lot of what we call ambition is actually a desire to feel worthy in the eyes of others. Something to Ask Yourself […]
What the f— is the point in all this?
The 98h Edition I’ve been thinking a lot recently about what I stand for. What That’s Runnable stands for. Why I do any of this at all? Something to Think About Running is rarely just about running. Something to Ask Yourself What are you really searching for through your training? Personal Lesson Recently, I’ve been struggling a […]
The Privilege of Chosen Struggle
The 97th Edition But does it just require grit, resilience, resistance, and a willingness to endure, or is there another way to view the struggles we choose? Something to Think About “This is hard”… or “this is a privilege”. Something to Ask Yourself How would things change if you treated the thing you’re struggling with […]
You’re not failing, you’re just impatient.
The 96th Edition Is pressure something to avoid, or something to learn how to carry well? Something to Think About Impatience kills more dreams than lack of ability ever will. Something to Ask Yourself Are you actually committed to the long game, or are you just hoping for short-term validation? Personal Lesson Right now, to […]
Sometimes the pressure gets too much, sometimes it’s just what we need.
The 95th Edition Is pressure something to avoid, or something to learn how to carry well? Something to Think About Pressure only becomes a problem when it’s applied without awareness. Something to Ask Yourself Am I choosing this pressure, or is it being placed on me? Personal Lesson There have been periods where I’ve felt […]
if the word “discipline” triggers you, you might be wrong about it…
The 94th Edition I’ve realised why discipline is so valuable It’s not so we can do more, get further, or become more… It is a necessary protection against falling apart. Something to Think About Discipline is not just about progress, it’s about protection. Something to Ask Yourself What small disciplined actions, that you know keep […]
Self worth should be disconnected from training
The 93rd Edition If you let it, the way your training is going will shape the way you feel about yourself Something to Think About If your self worth rises and falls with your training, you’ve handed your identity over to something inherently inconsistent. Something to Ask Yourself Who are you when your training isn’t […]
“STAY HARD!”
The 92nd Edition I used to work hard because I didn’t think I was enough. Something to Think About If your drive is coming from a place of proving your self worth, it will never feel like enough. Something to Ask Yourself Are you training because you love it, or because you feel like you […]