Last week was a deload week and a chance to reflect on why I began running in the first place. (S/O runna_coach)
By chance I bumped into a friend at the on Spitalfields store preview recently. A pal I respect for his viral positivity and his endurance abilities! Seriously, give this guy a pair of runners or a bike and he will leave you for dust, it’s a very humbling experience… 🥲
We used to work together at a triathlon brand zone3official where he convinced me out for a run one time. I recall the profound impact those sessions had on me, running through some local trails or some laps on the road. These sessions set in motion a change in my habits and I couldn’t shake off the urge to get out for another run or ride.
I still refer to Sam’s advice from time to time. Mostly he would tell me to just enjoy it and be in that moment. Stop watching the clock, worrying about form, heart rate etc and just chill. This helped me reframe how I approached running, from a chore to a treat. It rea...