Short Run
Today was a short run along the running path in Lincoln Park. I ran 1.8 miles. The path was kind of gravel-like, which seemed odd to run on.
I'll confess my mind was elsewhere today, so it made running difficult. I admire the athletes who are mentally strong. How do they block out their day to day issues/problems? My mind was anywhere, but on my run. I think that's why I quit running at one point. I felt exhausted from the running and thinking I was doing.
Any ideas how to block out the emotional stuff?
:-)Charlie
posted by Javarunner1962 @ 10:55 PM
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I'm no help here. The emotions running through me absolutely define the quality of my run. Getting my mind to be quiet is the first step to a good run and the hardest. My own brain is sometimes my worst enemy!
I have pondered developing a sort of pre-run meditation. 5-10 minutes spent in quiet reflection intentionally quieting my mind and getting in touch with that part of me that really wants to run.
Sort of my pre-run mental warm-up and stretch. :)
I'm still pondering it. :)
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