To me running is so much more than improving personal bests. It's something that I draw lessons from for elsewhere in life. Running has taught me patience, toughness, resilience, reliance on others, the value of a strong team culture, and the importance of having fun while chasing big goals.
What does running mean to you?
Here I invite you to share thoughts and links on articles, podcasts, etc that may or may not directly focus on running, but that give meaning to it for you.
What My Sled Dogs Taught Me About Planning for the Unknown - The New York Times
"So how do you throw yourself into the unknown — and better yet, feel OK about it? How do you settle into an endurance challenge with no idea when it will end?"
Apolo Ohno: Process Versus Prize [The Knowledge Project Ep. #90]
A fascinating insight into 8-time Olympic medallist Apolo Ohno's mindset and the mental training that brought him to peak performance.