20 Perls of running wisdom

Shropshire1959
Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
1.The best runners are patient

2.There are no shortcuts

3.Going further is easier than going faster

4.To go further, slow down

5.To go faster, carry less weight and try harder

6.People get nicer the further you run

7.To achieve a goal, follow the programme

8.That runner over there has the same worries as you and thinks you must be faster than him

9. To improve first train more, then train smarter, then train more

10. There is always someone older and faster than you

11. breakthroughs happen when you change something

12.breakdowns happen when you change too many things

13.the marathon gods will exact vengeance on those who disrespect the race

14.there is nothing you can’t do if you are willing to put in the training

15.you can’t tell how fast someone is by looking at them

16.A big city race entry is better value than the open top bus tour

17.Bears and ultra-runners **** in the woods – get over it

18.running is good for your health

19.running gets easier if you stick with it

20.the more you put in to running, the more you get out of running

PEACE

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  • LynneW1983
    LynneW1983 Posts: 1,161 Member
    Nice post
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    10. There is always someone older and faster than you
    That's true. There is a 71 year old man that lives near me. Every single race he beats me by miles. He beat me by 21 minutes in the 10 mile race yesterday. :grumble:

    Maybe when I'm 71 I'll eventually beat him. He'll be 101 at that stage. :laugh:
  • jennehughes
    jennehughes Posts: 51
    great post and advice, #17 is my favourite :P
  • heatherutopia
    heatherutopia Posts: 78 Member
    Love this!

    Slow and steady really does win the race... especially in the beginning when winning is making the distance and crossing the finish line!
  • mishtery
    mishtery Posts: 148
    love it!!
  • The_Raspberry
    The_Raspberry Posts: 84 Member
    Love it, also great motivation to keep at it! :)
  • Tillyecl1
    Tillyecl1 Posts: 189 Member


    2.There are no shortcuts


    I love this, so many people are used to the "instant" gratification and results that living in the modern world brings (e.g you're overweight? That's OK we can suck the fat out if you pay enough $$). But with exercise there isn't a shortcut, you can't just walk into a surgery unfit and come out the other side being able to run a marathon. The only way to do it is hard work (usually some pain) and dedication. Which is why it doesn't matter if you are running 1 mile or an ultra marathon, you've worked hard for it and you should always be proud of your achievements :-)
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member


    2.There are no shortcuts


    I love this, so many people are used to the "instant" gratification and results that living in the modern world brings (e.g you're overweight? That's OK we can suck the fat out if you pay enough $$). But with exercise there isn't a shortcut, you can't just walk into a surgery unfit and come out the other side being able to run a marathon. The only way to do it is hard work (usually some pain) and dedication. Which is why it doesn't matter if you are running 1 mile or an ultra marathon, you've worked hard for it and you should always be proud of your achievements :-)

    Spot on

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