That first bit really could have been written about me! I did the Cambridge HM at the weekend, every time I posted on the HM Facebook page I felt like I shouldn't be there, every would know I'm not a real runner....I was in the last 70 finishers, but I did it. It was hard but I got round. Had to walk some, but I finished. I know what you would say to me...
Thanks for this! As a non-native English speaker I got a bit lost with all the not's at the beginning... just to clarify: is having a Dunkin’ Donuts breakfast at 5:40 AM in Logan Airport going to ruin my running or not? Not that I see myself in that situation, but it'd be good to know just in case... :)
Jumped into the NRC half marathon training this week and am having FUN with it and surprising myself in the process! Thank you for your guided runs, they are such a boost of motivation, fun, smiles, etc. I ran my first marathon last fall (Chicago, it was epic!) and now am looking forward to trying new things like speed work in this current (and upcoming) training cycle. Looking forward to continuing the half marathon training and accomplishing cool things!
I did my first half marathon and full marathon this year, both while listening to guided runs in NRC. Coach Bennett, I owe you big time! Running is extremely mental, and you were always spot on with the encouragement. Whenever I felt like beating myself up for walking for backing off, I'd instantly think to myself "Wait, Coach Bennett wouldn't be so proud of that. I'm doing just fine and I can definitely slow it down." Positive reinforcement all the way! Thank you soooo much for all the wisdom nuggets, coach!
Absolutely love this, CB! Especially the note about ruining running by making it complicated.
I definitely have not ever researched which gels from which companies to take a which times or found myself mid-race fumbling with the zipper on the back of my running shorts to get the caffeinated 100g gel, losing precious seconds, and having the gel slip through my fingers anyways, and then being a mental disaster for the next mile frustrated over it instead of just... you know running. Again, all hypothetical here.
Yup, running is much more than numbers. Running races isn’t for everyone, nor does it need to be. Running can be an amazing way to experience new places, meet with friends or gain clarity after a stressful day. So many ways to enjoy it.
That first bit really could have been written about me! I did the Cambridge HM at the weekend, every time I posted on the HM Facebook page I felt like I shouldn't be there, every would know I'm not a real runner....I was in the last 70 finishers, but I did it. It was hard but I got round. Had to walk some, but I finished. I know what you would say to me...
Thanks for this! As a non-native English speaker I got a bit lost with all the not's at the beginning... just to clarify: is having a Dunkin’ Donuts breakfast at 5:40 AM in Logan Airport going to ruin my running or not? Not that I see myself in that situation, but it'd be good to know just in case... :)
Thank you to everyone who read the post! Cheers to all of you!
Jumped into the NRC half marathon training this week and am having FUN with it and surprising myself in the process! Thank you for your guided runs, they are such a boost of motivation, fun, smiles, etc. I ran my first marathon last fall (Chicago, it was epic!) and now am looking forward to trying new things like speed work in this current (and upcoming) training cycle. Looking forward to continuing the half marathon training and accomplishing cool things!
I did my first half marathon and full marathon this year, both while listening to guided runs in NRC. Coach Bennett, I owe you big time! Running is extremely mental, and you were always spot on with the encouragement. Whenever I felt like beating myself up for walking for backing off, I'd instantly think to myself "Wait, Coach Bennett wouldn't be so proud of that. I'm doing just fine and I can definitely slow it down." Positive reinforcement all the way! Thank you soooo much for all the wisdom nuggets, coach!
Absolutely love this, CB! Especially the note about ruining running by making it complicated.
I definitely have not ever researched which gels from which companies to take a which times or found myself mid-race fumbling with the zipper on the back of my running shorts to get the caffeinated 100g gel, losing precious seconds, and having the gel slip through my fingers anyways, and then being a mental disaster for the next mile frustrated over it instead of just... you know running. Again, all hypothetical here.
Yup, running is much more than numbers. Running races isn’t for everyone, nor does it need to be. Running can be an amazing way to experience new places, meet with friends or gain clarity after a stressful day. So many ways to enjoy it.