8 Replies to “Running to Race, Racing to Win: Three Important Things to Keep in Mind”
I think remembering that things come in highs and lows actually helps me out a lot – it’s worth being realistic when things are going well, but then particularly if they’re not it is good to remember that just because they’re ‘low’ now, doesn’t mean they will be forever!
I agree about the highs and lows thing of running. Not every day is a good day and not every run will be a good run- but you still have to get out there and give it your best shot and hope for the best. But honestly, the best moment was Eaton’s win and the guy who slowed up so he could win it and break the record because he’d already made the trials, that is true sportsmanship right there… and even though that guy won’t get any recognition (see, I don’t even know his name), it shows the spirit of our sport. I can’t wait to watch more of the trials.
Running high… finishing my half marathon… running low- being diagnosed with anemia. But all in all it’s definitely worth the highs and lows!
Seriously, my excitement is still pumping after watching both of those 5000m finals come down to the last 100m, and eventually, the last 5m!
As a former sprinter, you will always see me turning it up for the last part of the race and I always try to lean through the line. I thought this made me look silly, but now I’ll take it. I’m sure it’s really, really valuable for a mid-packer like myself… ha!
hey, i’d take looking silly any day of the week if it means making it to the line first. 😉 i’ve always been a dork with my lean too…haha…my coach used to make fun of me for leaning even in the times where i didn’t have to…but better safe than sorry, right?! 🙂
I think remembering that things come in highs and lows actually helps me out a lot – it’s worth being realistic when things are going well, but then particularly if they’re not it is good to remember that just because they’re ‘low’ now, doesn’t mean they will be forever!
exactly…saving the ups helps make the lows bearable. 🙂
I agree about the highs and lows thing of running. Not every day is a good day and not every run will be a good run- but you still have to get out there and give it your best shot and hope for the best. But honestly, the best moment was Eaton’s win and the guy who slowed up so he could win it and break the record because he’d already made the trials, that is true sportsmanship right there… and even though that guy won’t get any recognition (see, I don’t even know his name), it shows the spirit of our sport. I can’t wait to watch more of the trials.
Running high… finishing my half marathon… running low- being diagnosed with anemia. But all in all it’s definitely worth the highs and lows!
woot woot…heck yea on ur half!!! and yea, anemia stinks but thankfully u’re looking at that one in the rear view mirror now. 🙂
Seriously, my excitement is still pumping after watching both of those 5000m finals come down to the last 100m, and eventually, the last 5m!
As a former sprinter, you will always see me turning it up for the last part of the race and I always try to lean through the line. I thought this made me look silly, but now I’ll take it. I’m sure it’s really, really valuable for a mid-packer like myself… ha!
hey, i’d take looking silly any day of the week if it means making it to the line first. 😉 i’ve always been a dork with my lean too…haha…my coach used to make fun of me for leaning even in the times where i didn’t have to…but better safe than sorry, right?! 🙂
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