The real challenge in running and life is...
(There's a surprise waiting at the end of this email. And I'm so proud to share it!)
The challenge is in your own head.
It's immediately obvious in running. While we're tempted to think it's a physical challenge, much of the challenge is in your head:
- Courtney Dauwalter, the most accomplished female trail runner in our time, talked about how she struggled in her own head during her first 100-mile race.
- Dean Karnazes, one of the runners who made ultrarunning popular in our time, talks about how he and others will turn their headlamps off in the middle of the night just to pass by their competition in surprise.
- You've had runs that went well because your head was in the right place.
- You've had runs that sucked because your head was in a bad place.
But here's the key to head games.
Asking better questions.
- We often ask, "Can I..." rather than "Should I..." or "What would it cost if I..."
- We often ask, "What's wrong with me?" instead of "What can I adjust going forward?"
Running isn't about running.
Running is about the questions it forces you to ask yourself.
Running is about pushing through the bad questions to find the best questions and the best of yourself.
Running is about who you become after the run.
That's true in running. It's also true in life.
And because I think all runners spend a lot of time in their own heads asking questions, I wrote a book:
ASK: Crafting better questions to build stronger relationships and solve complex problems.
Today, I release it. And you, my loyal readers, are the first to hear about it publicly.
www.Amazon.com
If this intrigues you, I'd be honored if you buy a copy!
If you enjoy the book, I'd be honored if you would give me a five-star review.
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Just run one mile... because one mile inevitably turns to two... Then, to three... And before you know it, you're running further than you ever dreamed. See you on the trails! 🤙🏻