Today marks the end of Week 52 since I started with my coach, Nick Anderson. It's been a wonderful ride so far with massive PBs at all distances and the promise of more to come. I still feel like I'm just starting out.
To celebrate the event, here are a few lessons I've learnt in the last twelve months. My "Rules of the Road" if you like.
Feel free to add some more in the comments!
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- A 2:30 HM runner will
dream about a sub 2, a 2:00 HM will dream about a sub-1:45, a 1:45 runner will
dream about a sub-1:30 and him, he’s eyeing 1:20 enviously. You’ll never be
satisfied, it’s a moving target.
- Trainers don’t make you
fast, Training makes you fast.
- Mental Training is as
important as Physical Training
- You may think you know
better, but your coach is a coach for a reason.
- Don’t be afraid to say
“Things aren’t right”, gut feeling is often correct.
- You should race the runner
you know you’re capable of being, not the runner you were.
- Sometimes you need to stop
and admire the view. It’s a long road you’ve travelled, and a huge climb up the
mountain you’ve already made.
- Training Sessions are your
chance to prove your abilities to yourself, relish the challenge every time. It
makes training much more enjoyable.
- There’s far too much
running information sprawled over the internet and a lack of effective filters.
Use your head when deciding what may work for you.
- If someone compliments you
on a recent race time, if they are faster than you or not TAKE THE FUCKING
COMPLIMENT.
- You know that race photo
where you look like a bag of shit? That’s the Core and Strength work you are
not doing.
I've learnt a hell of a lot in the last year, I can't wait for the next twelve months.
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