The Long Run: @scottjurek says, "It’s not all about the race; it’s about the run."

The Long Run: Running Without Racing

The Long Run: @scottjurek says, "It’s not all about the race; it’s about the run."

Without having a race to focus on, I wound up focusing on the basics—enjoying the simple act of running. I’d run without expectations of workouts or the need to achieve a benchmark in training. While these can be strong motivators, they can cause us to lose sight of the number one goal: the joy of moving our body. When we focus on this joy we notice the small things such as the sights and the sounds. As my buddy Micah True would say, “Running isn’t about winning. Running is about having fun.”

Full article: http://running.competitor.com/2012/12/inside-the-magazine...

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@CVRunning » 17 Dec '12, 4pm
The Long Run: #Running Without Racing. Take time to just relax on your long runs. [link]
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@pakornth » 12 Dec '12, 2am
“Running isn’t about winning. Running is about having fun.” [link]
@jameskoole » 11 Dec '12, 11pm
Love this post from Scott Jurek. I’m resolving to run for fun in 2013. [link]
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"It's not all about the race; it's about the run." Great article by @scottjurek about enjoying the act of running: [link]
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