On the surface, running seems pretty simple, right?
One foot in front of the other, repeat until you finish.
Yet as many of us know, the deeper we get into the sport the more complex it can become. Read more
Spring is coming!
Even if it doesn’t feel like it in some places, spring is only about a week away according to the calendar.
Spring is a time of new beginnings. Of fresh starts.
And this year, for obvious reasons, new beginnings and fresh starts are as welcome as ever. Read more
This post/episode was originally published in April of 2018. The following post/show notes are basically copy/pasted from the original post, but the audio is a new take on the subject.
I was listening to the Jocko Podcast awhile back, and he said something that really caught my attention.
He said that growth only happens when you step outside of your comfort zone.
Growth only happens when you go beyond what is comfortable to you.
Do you want to grow as a runner? Do you want to get faster? Run farther? Keep setting new PRs?
Then you better start getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, eh?
One thing that fuels a lot of runners to keep logging their miles is tangible proof that the work you are doing is paying off.
Seeing the mileage totals steadily climb every week/month keeps you going.
A little increase in pace per mile is a nice sign that you’re making progress as well.
When you’re seeing progress just about everywhere you look, you almost can’t wait for your next run.
But what happens when your progress seemingly grinds to a halt?
I was listening to the Jocko Podcast this morning on my run, and he said something that really caught my attention.
He said that growth only happens when you step outside of your comfort zone.
Think about that for a minute.
Growth only happens when you go beyond what is comfortable to you.
Do you want to grow as a runner? Do you want to get faster? Run farther? Keep setting new PRs?
Then you better start getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, eh?