I ran 22 minutes freshman year and then started to get into running and I’ve dropped to 18:25 this year. Obviously we’re in different worlds speed-wise but I liked what you said and I wanted to add something I’ve used before Direct quote from my old strava post: “I compare myself a little too much; but at the end of the day, I know for a fact I couldn’t do this a few months ago”
Your video came at the perfect time bro. I just finished a 1500m race yesterday. I was so upset because my goal was to finish podium. Even though I was new to the distance. I usually do longer distances. After months of prep, I still came in 6th place even though I ran a PB time. Not finishing posdium and meeting my friend's expectations made me disregard the fact that I ran an effin PB and that I couldn't of done better even if I wanted to. It made me question how I set my goals and expectations on myself. The fact that I did it for other's validation made me disregard my natural progression in the sport and the reality of growth in running. I used to enjoy gradual progress in my performance, but comparing myself to competition made me lose the enjoyment of slowly improving and joy going out for runs everyday.
This video came at an amazing time. My son runs tomorrow in the Texas high school State championship and he got so much out of this. BELIEVE, believe in yourself and your training. Great stuff, we enjoy all your content!
"comparison is the thief of joy." If all you care about is running faster than other people, the times and medals are still gonna leave you feeling empty. The true meaning of success is being happy
So relevant to running I need to hear this and jump into a race and not worry about not been as good as I was.hope the lower leg heals quickly and you are back to it.
You easily one of my favorite running content creators out there. So humble and pure with the words you speak and you have such a wonderful personality and are really inspiring. Love the words you put out man
100% progression and success is personal, my girlfriend went out for her 3rd run ever and ran double the distance she ever has before. She was sad because at the end I didn’t seem tired since I was in marathon prep, I tried to explain to her in the same way that comparing myself to Kipchoge I may aswell be walking on my hands. Great video Brock!!
Yeah running can kinda play head games with you. Been a runner all my life and ran some great times. Set some course records. But about 4 years ago I head a guy beat me and he said I would never be as good as him. Still hurts everyday I train. I find myself pushing myself harder since the comment. Also havent run a race since. Dont want to step back in until I can smoke that dude. Its crazy how your mind works. Think Id rather him punch me than for him to say what he did
There's an old Irish sporting saying, the best hurler is always on the side. As a kid I remember asking my uncle what it meant and he said pretty much what you said. The only person who plays the perfect game is the one sitting on the side of the field criticising.
Brock, I hope your stress fracture heals quickly. My middle metatarsal in my foot fractured at mile 25 of my first marathon 8 years ago, and that sucked. You'll definitely have to do some PT after wearing that boot, because your hip will most likely get jacked up from the weird walk-roll-limp thing.
Yeah. I’ll need to do some strength work to get everything back to normal. I’m hoping that my swimming I’ve been doing is at least maintain some of my range of motion to where the return to activity won’t be too difficult. But yeah…stress fractures suck.
@@tylerstark8209 hypersensitivity is usually just the day or two leading into a race. Injury is where you’ve got something that’s been bothering you for a week and you can’t figure out what it is. As far as figuring out the difference, I’d say it’s just a difference in timing. If your hip is feeling weird the day before the race, that’s normal. But if it’s been feeling weird for 2 weeks, that’s where you might want to start taking some rest
I ran 22 minutes freshman year and then started to get into running and I’ve dropped to 18:25 this year. Obviously we’re in different worlds speed-wise but I liked what you said and I wanted to add something I’ve used before
Direct quote from my old strava post: “I compare myself a little too much; but at the end of the day, I know for a fact I couldn’t do this a few months ago”
Your video came at the perfect time bro. I just finished a 1500m race yesterday. I was so upset because my goal was to finish podium. Even though I was new to the distance. I usually do longer distances. After months of prep, I still came in 6th place even though I ran a PB time. Not finishing posdium and meeting my friend's expectations made me disregard the fact that I ran an effin PB and that I couldn't of done better even if I wanted to. It made me question how I set my goals and expectations on myself. The fact that I did it for other's validation made me disregard my natural progression in the sport and the reality of growth in running. I used to enjoy gradual progress in my performance, but comparing myself to competition made me lose the enjoyment of slowly improving and joy going out for runs everyday.
Love this and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 🤘🏽
This video came at an amazing time. My son runs tomorrow in the Texas high school State championship
and he got so much out of this. BELIEVE, believe in yourself and your training. Great stuff, we enjoy all your content!
"comparison is the thief of joy." If all you care about is running faster than other people, the times and medals are still gonna leave you feeling empty. The true meaning of success is being happy
Facts for me personally I just do it for fun and just have other hobbies to do in my life
I know right (I desperately want to run a 15min 5k)
So relevant to running I need to hear this and jump into a race and not worry about not been as good as I was.hope the lower leg heals quickly and you are back to it.
You easily one of my favorite running content creators out there. So humble and pure with the words you speak and you have such a wonderful personality and are really inspiring. Love the words you put out man
Heck yeah! Appreciate that, man
100% progression and success is personal, my girlfriend went out for her 3rd run ever and ran double the distance she ever has before. She was sad because at the end I didn’t seem tired since I was in marathon prep, I tried to explain to her in the same way that comparing myself to Kipchoge I may aswell be walking on my hands.
Great video Brock!!
just ran my first half marathon and finished in 2h and 10 min! wouldn’t have been possible without influences like you bro!
Heck yeah! That’s awesome to hear. Keep working!
View to like ratio is amazing. 7k views and 5.6k like. This video is truly inspirational. Love it! Keep it coming
Dang boy great vid fr. That with a grade 3 stress fracture in my tibia to last track season. Prays up🙏🙏
training for a half marathon rn. this video couldn't come at a better time
Yeah running can kinda play head games with you. Been a runner all my life and ran some great times. Set some course records. But about 4 years ago I head a guy beat me and he said I would never be as good as him. Still hurts everyday I train. I find myself pushing myself harder since the comment. Also havent run a race since. Dont want to step back in until I can smoke that dude. Its crazy how your mind works. Think Id rather him punch me than for him to say what he did
There's an old Irish sporting saying, the best hurler is always on the side. As a kid I remember asking my uncle what it meant and he said pretty much what you said. The only person who plays the perfect game is the one sitting on the side of the field criticising.
Up the Irish ☘️, what county is your family from?
@@williambrenock2995 I'm a bit of a mix! Cork, Limerick, Dublin primarily.
@@aidanoc19Not a bad mix 👍🏼. My family mostly Cork, a few Limerick and one or two Kildare.
I just realized I’m in the starting video from regionals last year lol, 10:09
Brock, I hope your stress fracture heals quickly. My middle metatarsal in my foot fractured at mile 25 of my first marathon 8 years ago, and that sucked. You'll definitely have to do some PT after wearing that boot, because your hip will most likely get jacked up from the weird walk-roll-limp thing.
Yeah. I’ll need to do some strength work to get everything back to normal. I’m hoping that my swimming I’ve been doing is at least maintain some of my range of motion to where the return to activity won’t be too difficult. But yeah…stress fractures suck.
Love your videos. They are so authentic!!!!
Bro I love this. If we ever in the same area let’s collab 🙏🏼
Yeah man! I’ll let you know next time I’m out that way. Not sure when that is going to be, though. But it would definitely be fun to collab 🤘🏽
Vibey, raw, and just what others need.
Just here to add value where I can
hey brock love the videos- the quality of them is insane. just curious, what camera do you use?
Perfect timing
Needed this... racing a half marathon tomorrow, really hoping for a PR but feeling some weirdness in my hip and it's throwing me off
That, my friend, is called hypersensitivity. You’re gonna be fine.
@@TheBrockKelly any tips for treading the line between hypersensitivity and getting injured?
@@tylerstark8209 hypersensitivity is usually just the day or two leading into a race. Injury is where you’ve got something that’s been bothering you for a week and you can’t figure out what it is. As far as figuring out the difference, I’d say it’s just a difference in timing. If your hip is feeling weird the day before the race, that’s normal. But if it’s been feeling weird for 2 weeks, that’s where you might want to start taking some rest
Another amazing video Brock
Thank you 🙏🏼
well talked
yo roommate needa clean his bed, good vid btw :)
He left in a hurry