definitely biased, but i feel like NBA media over that of all other sports has the most normal, down-to-earth people that i can imagine having a beer with (in your case, a lunch salad).
I'm not competitive. I'm sorta like "you do you, boo. I've got me to do." And if someone tries to make me feel like they're racing me, I will purposely hang back. That being said, Of the hundreds of races of all distances that I've run, I will inevitably find ONE person and hone in on them. Like the rest of the field of hundreds or thousands can go on with their merry way and there will be ONE SINGLE PERSON, that I tell myself I cannot finish after. It's silly. It's not competition, it's more of an "I know I can do this" sort of thing. I fight with myself mostly.
Oh, I've done that. Hasn't always ended well. The internal competition is the thing that interests me the most, but I still have that competitive ego to feed too. Finding what drives us individually is the whole deal, imo
I loved the discussion about racing and competition, as well as JE's need for structure.
I'm finding I have a scale for when running faster over longer distances is easier. Running on a track is probably the most difficult for me, road running is next, and then race day is my strongest.
The past month training for my half marathon was the most motivated I've felt when it comes to running. I had a plan that offered specific runs each day and I really enjoyed that structure. I ran today for the first time since the half and it felt a little weird just going out for a run without a specific plan in mind. Made me think back to your post-ultra article, Paul.
You are definitely in for a transition period. Sit with it and don;t try to fight it too much. You earned some recovery time, both mentally and physically.
I'm feeling good. I think around 10.5 miles in I was definitely feeling it. I was hoping to run a little harder the final three miles, but it wasn't happening. Got a nice burst on the final couple hundred meters.
I ran it Saturday morning and was sore into Sunday. Feeling a lot better and went for a 4.5-mile run this morning to start getting back into a rhythm.
Great, great race David. I love half's because you can really challenge yourself and still find a space where you can clearly identify limits. Super proud of you
skeets!
definitely biased, but i feel like NBA media over that of all other sports has the most normal, down-to-earth people that i can imagine having a beer with (in your case, a lunch salad).
I'd have a beer with you, Hoon. But only you.
I'm not competitive. I'm sorta like "you do you, boo. I've got me to do." And if someone tries to make me feel like they're racing me, I will purposely hang back. That being said, Of the hundreds of races of all distances that I've run, I will inevitably find ONE person and hone in on them. Like the rest of the field of hundreds or thousands can go on with their merry way and there will be ONE SINGLE PERSON, that I tell myself I cannot finish after. It's silly. It's not competition, it's more of an "I know I can do this" sort of thing. I fight with myself mostly.
Oh, I've done that. Hasn't always ended well. The internal competition is the thing that interests me the most, but I still have that competitive ego to feed too. Finding what drives us individually is the whole deal, imo
I loved the discussion about racing and competition, as well as JE's need for structure.
I'm finding I have a scale for when running faster over longer distances is easier. Running on a track is probably the most difficult for me, road running is next, and then race day is my strongest.
The past month training for my half marathon was the most motivated I've felt when it comes to running. I had a plan that offered specific runs each day and I really enjoyed that structure. I ran today for the first time since the half and it felt a little weird just going out for a run without a specific plan in mind. Made me think back to your post-ultra article, Paul.
You are definitely in for a transition period. Sit with it and don;t try to fight it too much. You earned some recovery time, both mentally and physically.
Congrats on your race! How do you feel?
I'm feeling good. I think around 10.5 miles in I was definitely feeling it. I was hoping to run a little harder the final three miles, but it wasn't happening. Got a nice burst on the final couple hundred meters.
I ran it Saturday morning and was sore into Sunday. Feeling a lot better and went for a 4.5-mile run this morning to start getting back into a rhythm.
Great, great race David. I love half's because you can really challenge yourself and still find a space where you can clearly identify limits. Super proud of you