Endurance, "the struggle to continue against the mounting desire to stop". A versatile definition from researcher, Samuele Marcora. The ability to ignore the natural instinct to give up, slow down or back off is crucial in running distances. It also requires effort.
Yes, it is that time of year again, the Lincoln Marathon is here. I am older and wiser now, I am only running the half marathon this Sunday, 13.1 miles of pure bliss. I decided to remind myself of all the things I "know", but do not "do". "Do as I say, not as I do", has always been my motto! This year "do as I say, do as I do", is my new mantra. Allow me to share my mistakes! 1.Eat, and eat some more. The week before the race you train less so as to allow your body to recover and be strong. It is difficult to eat like a king when you work out like a beach bum. Eat anyway. 2.Don't obsess. Yes research says to imagine yourself running the race and crossing the finish line. I don't think imagining it so often that your mind actually thinks you have already competed is a good thing. Stress is stress, real or perceived. Don't stress! Save the pre race image for...... well, "pre race". 3.Stick to the training plan. Yes, you have a pace and a race time you have been training for. Race day is not the day to decide you have just been granted super powers and found out you are Usain Bolt's long lost cousin! 4.Embrace "pain"! Love it, hug it, invite it and thank "pain" for the company. Don't act surprised when "pain" joins you in your race. "Pain" is your running buddy. 5.Have fun and "flow". Remember the reason you compete. Flow state is priceless. "An altered state of consciousness in which the mind functions at it's peak, time may seem distorted and happiness prevails. In such a state an individual feels truly alive and fully attentive to what is being done." By the way, did you know Usain Bolt has endurance? Yes he slows down a little less than everyone else. (I wonder if I am related?) "Feel the Rush"
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