If you don’t respect the run, you don’t respect yourself! It is OK to walk if I am tired, sometimes I struggle with that. I feel guilty or like I failed. I am so appreciative of your words that always remind me that it is OK not to be OK! 😊
I've grown to embrace those days when it's hot, humid, and miserable outside. Everyday is not 70 and sunny and that's when you truly learn to respect the elements and the run ahead of you. That's where you build strength and mental endurance.
My run failed yesterday for similar reasons. South of France and it was pretty hot. I run by the river and there wasn’t much shade and I’d been lazy that morning and it was really too late in the day to run.
But I tried... and because I was being doubly disrespectful, I did a slightly different route which was uphill.
Anyway. The run demanded respect and I had to admit that it was right. I walked the last bit and promised myself I would be less of an idiot next time.
Tomorrow is ‘next time’ and I have a flat route and an early start planned.
If you don’t respect the run, you don’t respect yourself! It is OK to walk if I am tired, sometimes I struggle with that. I feel guilty or like I failed. I am so appreciative of your words that always remind me that it is OK not to be OK! 😊
Oh, Laura, it is SO ok to walk! (Coach Bennet will surely tell you so again and again. 😉) Hope this makes you smile! 🌷
I love running because I learn a lot about myself and teaches me to be appreciative of EVERYTHING!!! Your words surely made me smile... thank you!! :)
This reminds me our Coach’s phrase: it’s about running/it’s not about running! I agree with you Laura!
Thanks for the words of advice, I’ll be sure to celebrate this new knowledge!
Thanks coach for the wise words and for the Voiceover :) have a nice week!
I've grown to embrace those days when it's hot, humid, and miserable outside. Everyday is not 70 and sunny and that's when you truly learn to respect the elements and the run ahead of you. That's where you build strength and mental endurance.
One of the best emails I have ever received.
My run failed yesterday for similar reasons. South of France and it was pretty hot. I run by the river and there wasn’t much shade and I’d been lazy that morning and it was really too late in the day to run.
But I tried... and because I was being doubly disrespectful, I did a slightly different route which was uphill.
Anyway. The run demanded respect and I had to admit that it was right. I walked the last bit and promised myself I would be less of an idiot next time.
Tomorrow is ‘next time’ and I have a flat route and an early start planned.
This narration should definitely be on the running app! 👏🏼👏🏼 Running for Respect 🫡