Wow T! I have said before that I really appreciate how you write and share stories with us to inspire us. You have really nailed this one more than ever. This is a great way to bring the good things Havey said and boil them down for us into clearly discernible parts.
Thank you so much for this email and the great picture it paints for us. I know we all have our own stories to tell and different challenges. For me, this came at a really good time. (To be encouraged by itAnd I know that it is helpful far beyond the running community. Blessings.
Ben, you are too kind, my friend! It's incredibly gratifying to hear that -- and I'm so glad it came at a good time for you. When I write these pieces, often (always?) I'm trying to work through something in my own mind, as I've found myself dragged down by unhealthy self-limiting beliefs for much of my life, to be honest. They're as much a reminder to me to (try to) cast them off as anyone else. 😃
I also forwarded it to my wife. As I said, I feel it is helpful beyond running, but especially there.
In my first reply, there is supposed to a ) at the end of “encouraged by it.” My keyboard on my phone locked up and I couldn’t type anything. I really hate when typos happen 😁
This was a very interesting quote. He describes himself as "exploded" and in a "passive" state. He seems to have already told his body what to do and then waited for it to carry out what he had ordered. The end of a tough race can feel a bit like this sometimes. I sometimes tell myself just to make it one more mile and worry about the rest when I get there. Doing this at the end of each mile seems to work well if my mind is telling me to stop.
Thank you, Terrel! I love the part which says when your body tells you it's hurting and to slow down and rest, it might actually be in the process building new strength! I don't know about a 4 minute mile for me though..🤪
Me neither! What I love about reading stories like Roger Bannister isn't necessarily that I'll be able to achieve what he did -- that's NOT going to happen! -- but that I can learn how he worked through the challenge in his mind. Now THAT I can try, at least. :)
Wow T! I have said before that I really appreciate how you write and share stories with us to inspire us. You have really nailed this one more than ever. This is a great way to bring the good things Havey said and boil them down for us into clearly discernible parts.
Thank you so much for this email and the great picture it paints for us. I know we all have our own stories to tell and different challenges. For me, this came at a really good time. (To be encouraged by itAnd I know that it is helpful far beyond the running community. Blessings.
Ben, you are too kind, my friend! It's incredibly gratifying to hear that -- and I'm so glad it came at a good time for you. When I write these pieces, often (always?) I'm trying to work through something in my own mind, as I've found myself dragged down by unhealthy self-limiting beliefs for much of my life, to be honest. They're as much a reminder to me to (try to) cast them off as anyone else. 😃
I also forwarded it to my wife. As I said, I feel it is helpful beyond running, but especially there.
In my first reply, there is supposed to a ) at the end of “encouraged by it.” My keyboard on my phone locked up and I couldn’t type anything. I really hate when typos happen 😁
Thank you for this!!!
Thank you, Corrina! How's things this week with you?
This was a very interesting quote. He describes himself as "exploded" and in a "passive" state. He seems to have already told his body what to do and then waited for it to carry out what he had ordered. The end of a tough race can feel a bit like this sometimes. I sometimes tell myself just to make it one more mile and worry about the rest when I get there. Doing this at the end of each mile seems to work well if my mind is telling me to stop.
Great, timely article as always.
Thank you so much, Belle!
Thank you, Terrel! I love the part which says when your body tells you it's hurting and to slow down and rest, it might actually be in the process building new strength! I don't know about a 4 minute mile for me though..🤪
Me neither! What I love about reading stories like Roger Bannister isn't necessarily that I'll be able to achieve what he did -- that's NOT going to happen! -- but that I can learn how he worked through the challenge in his mind. Now THAT I can try, at least. :)