I've enjoyed running more than ever the last couple of months. What I did was I registered for a race and then I trained for 7 weeks at low intensity/high mileage. This lessened mental fatigue and injury risk, and focused my attention on how fast I could go at low heart rate - an interestingly new kind of discipline for me. It compelled me to run as smoothly and peacefully as possible. The outcome was a PB marathon time of 3h09m!
Great video! Nothing kills the fun of running for me more than running the same route over and over. I switch it up at regularly, even if it means hopping in the car for 5-10 minutes to go somewhere. And I only got serious about my training during the pandemic, so one of my most looked- forward to goals of 2021 is joining a running group. I was always so afraid to be the anchor, slowing everyone down. I know, I know... if anyone else said that I'd give them a pep talk about how we all start somewhere, there's groups for every level, etc... I'm a hypocrite. Lol As far as the reading, I always read books several levels up from what I'm actually training for. Climbing a local mountain? Read about Everest. Running a half marathon? Read about ultras. It really helps calm the butterflies for me to see people can and do do far more difficult things than I'm attempting.
These are great suggestions! I used to be primarily a “lone runner” but over the years have found having a buddy or even joining a small community to be more motivating. It’s easy to skip workouts when you’re only accountable to yourself, but harder to put them off when you’ve already promised a friend you’d go together. :P Haruki Murakami’s “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” is also a good read. It’s what got me into running in the first place as a way to improve not just my physical health, but also my emotional health.
I've enjoyed running more than ever the last couple of months. What I did was I registered for a race and then I trained for 7 weeks at low intensity/high mileage. This lessened mental fatigue and injury risk, and focused my attention on how fast I could go at low heart rate - an interestingly new kind of discipline for me. It compelled me to run as smoothly and peacefully as possible. The outcome was a PB marathon time of 3h09m!
Great video! Nothing kills the fun of running for me more than running the same route over and over. I switch it up at regularly, even if it means hopping in the car for 5-10 minutes to go somewhere. And I only got serious about my training during the pandemic, so one of my most looked- forward to goals of 2021 is joining a running group. I was always so afraid to be the anchor, slowing everyone down. I know, I know... if anyone else said that I'd give them a pep talk about how we all start somewhere, there's groups for every level, etc... I'm a hypocrite. Lol As far as the reading, I always read books several levels up from what I'm actually training for. Climbing a local mountain? Read about Everest. Running a half marathon? Read about ultras. It really helps calm the butterflies for me to see people can and do do far more difficult things than I'm attempting.
These are great suggestions! I used to be primarily a “lone runner” but over the years have found having a buddy or even joining a small community to be more motivating. It’s easy to skip workouts when you’re only accountable to yourself, but harder to put them off when you’ve already promised a friend you’d go together. :P
Haruki Murakami’s “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” is also a good read. It’s what got me into running in the first place as a way to improve not just my physical health, but also my emotional health.
Great video! I'm all for changing routes, running with friends, and also listening to audiobooks... 👍
Truly amazing Jason especially running books why running is helpful high fivesfives man Sasu
I started reading "Out of Thin Air" after listening to the podcast and a wonderful book to relax to at night. Highly recommended!
Sometimes we just forget why we started running in the first place and become a slave to the watch
on a tough run ,remember what you feel like when it's over 👍
I actually cant feel my legs after a tough run. But i remember that i couldn't run that fast and long before. And that is inspiring.
@@mr.balawis9948 I like that can't-feel-my-legs feeling!
Running is definitely hard when recovering from covid.
I've been wondering about that aspect of covid. I hope you're recovering well?
@@Kelly_Ben its a slow long road back to pre covid recovery. Thanks you 💛
Hope you come back stronger soon 👍
@@timshearn8203 As do I. I have a marathon to run (if it happens) in October. Thank you
@@denbriggs82 Good luck.