Running Lessons

All I do at the moment is run and work. My record round the park now stands at 16:42. There seems to be a lot of overlap with running and exams or big projects:

1. You have to start each run well. This establishes momentum for the whole enterprise. You feel like you can do it and that the time being spent has purpose. And the purpose is to succeed.

2. Once that has been established and stabilised, you are in the race. This is it. Now try to relax. Checking times at landmarks sustains motivation.

Eventually you will ask 'can't I just stop now?' especially if you are behind the clock. But realise these demons are part of the test. So the answer is no.

3. Finally it really begins to hurt. But this is because you are in sight of your goal. Now throw everything at it. Turn the music up. Keep trying even if it feels slow. It may not be. Think about how lucky you are to be able to run. Think about the integrity of trying hard. Keep running. Surge at the end.

Success is about every stolen inch.