Hey Runner,
Let’s face it—every runner knows what it’s like when things don’t go as planned. Whether you’re aiming for a longer distance, trying to beat your personal best, or dealing with an injury, these challenges can feel like they’re getting in your way. But here’s the thing—these obstacles can actually pave the way to improvement. Inspired by Ryan Holiday’s book, The Obstacle is the Way, let’s chat about turning running setbacks into comebacks.
1. Flipping Challenges into Advantages
First, Holiday talks about how obstacles can actually push us forward. When you’re stuck at a certain time or distance, let this roadblock ignite some creativity. Maybe it’s time to switch up your training—throw in some new workouts or tweak your recovery routine. Each challenge is just a stepping stone for discovering fresh strategies that might just lead to a breakthrough.
2. The Three-Step Survival Kit: Perspective, Action, and Will
Next, the book highlights the importance of how we see obstacles, the actions we take, and having that inner determination. Injuries might try to take the wind out of your sails, but look at them as a chance to focus on getting stronger and fitter in new ways. Dive into some cross-training and build resilience. And always have that mental grit ready to turn setbacks into powerful comebacks.
3. Control What You Can
Finally, focus on what you can really control. Sometimes, things like bad weather or unexpected curveballs in life can throw us off our running game. The key is your attitude towards these hurdles. Stay cool, be ready to pivot, and don’t forget to celebrate those small wins along the way.
Life might throw us cement cracks, but as runners, we can turn each challenge into a chance to level up.
Call to Action: Ready to turn your running obstacles into awesome opportunities for growth? Join me, your RUN FASTER NOW Coach, and let’s crush those challenges together. Reach out today and let’s get you some new breakthroughs!
Let’s go!
-Martise : )
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