Miles:
224 total / 58 in 2013
Goal:

Run a 5K in under 30 minutes. Compete in my first (out-of-box) competition.

Shawna F. "competing with yours...

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"Competing with yourself is more difficult, requires more bravery and leads to more insight." -Seth Godin

I ran across this blog post today and although it is on a marketing blog, I think it applies to athletic competition too.

Competition as a Crutch: http://bit.ly/NZ0Siu

9 months ago

  • Colleen W.
    Colleen W.
    Colleen W.

    Yea. I've wondered after the half if I need to stop tracking for a bit, and just run cause its fun. Not worry about times or distance or whatever. Kwim?

    9 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Stephanie
    Stephanie
    Stephanie

    I'm so slow that I keep saying that my only competition is with myself. Now I won't feel like such a dork when I think that. :)

    9 months ago • Like

  • Sharon M.
    Sharon M.
    Sharon M.

    It took me a long time before I stopped comparing myself to other runners, my time with their time, etc. It kind of took the joy out of running, always feeling like I wasn't a good enough runner b/c I wasn't as fast. Now I just focus on myself and what I can do and in races the goal is just to try to beat my previous times. Who cares if I don't finish in the top 10, or even the top half? Just compete with yourself!

    9 months ago • Like • 1 person

  • Robin A.
    Robin A.
    Robin A.

    Love the verse and how true! I did that this A.M....I find I fight my best battles with myself!!! Thanks for the words! =)

    9 months ago • Like