Thoughts on the Run» Running

Don’t Quit Because It’s Too Far

Alex — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:01:25 +0000

Thought for Thursday

Injuries aside, I hear this excuse often. “It’s just too far to go.” Mentally to get to that excuse, you are almost on your way.

The first thing you need to do is decide why you started in the first place. If we’re talking about exercise or losing [...]

Rocky Applies Everywhere

Alex — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:58:08 +0000

Each time I watch any of the Rocky movies I get inspired. It’s not always inspiration to go out for a run or workout. The movie speaks beyond the athletic world truly speaks to human motivation. From overcoming a difficult moment in life to battling back from a defeat, it’s a story of moving [...]

Define Your Own Top

Alex — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:19:57 +0000

Throughout life people are telling you to do things to be successful. In school it’s do the work to get the good grades so you can get into college. Then into a job it’s the same, do the work to get promoted and make more money. Everyone talks about getting to the top so [...]

Cash on the Run – My Running Secret

Alex — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:02:15 +0000

We all have reasons for what drives us. For some it’s money to make a better life for them and those around them. For others, it’s the desire to win or achievement of a dream. Many believe that people have a secret motive for everything they do. As though you must be weird if [...]

Denver Broncos Show Hard is Just a Word

Alex — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:54:09 +0000

1:00:00 – 5.5 miles

If it’s not hard, then you’re doing it wrong.

I read this quote in a running book about 3 years ago and it still resonates with me today. What does it mean? Is it saying that I’m not working hard unless a bone is sticking out of my body? I’ve taken [...]