tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73088900011058476992024-03-13T13:53:11.807-07:00the runnerThe woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.--ROBERT FROSTUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-79003404455907972092013-06-29T05:36:00.000-07:002013-06-29T05:37:55.865-07:00Day 4- The Running Habit<div class="MsoNormal">
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Have you made running a habit?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Habits <o:p></o:p><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">are routines of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; line-height: 19.1875px; text-decoration: none;" title="Behavior"><span style="color: black;">behavior</span></a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> that are repeated regularly and tend to occur subconsciously.</span></i></span></div>
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So many people would love to turn their running into a habit, but
it just doesn't happen. They get pumped to run and then, it fizzles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Turning your running into a habit is not hard. With the
right direction and steps a running habit is within your reach.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Before you know it, you will be ready to <a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/08/day-1-running-ultra.html" target="_blank">Train for an Ultra.</a></div>
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Running can become as routine as brushing your teeth and
tying your shoes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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How to make running a habit in 4 easy steps:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Step 1<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b><i>Decide to Run: <o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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So often we hear people lamenting how they would love to be
a runner, or run a certain distance or race. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Being a runner is not defined by distances or days or miles
ran per week. Being a runner is decided by you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The day you start to call yourself a runner, you are a
runner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you can run, have run and want to run more, you are a
runner. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Decide today, to be a Runner. This will get you on your way
to the running habit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Step 2<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b>Create a Cue:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Habits are created by cues. For example, every day we have
cues that spur us on to brush our teeth, drink coffee, eat donuts and turn on
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The running habit can cued just as easily as any of these
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Choose a running cue.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Examples:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Decide to run every morning after your first cup of coffee.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Set your shoes out in the middle of the room.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Put a note on your TV—Have I run today?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lunchtime at work=cue to run.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Walk in the door after work=Then run.</div>
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<b><u>Step 3<o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b>The Routine Route:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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It helps to have a running route that you can do mindlessly. The
fallback route will be the safety net of your running habit. When a person has
to plan out a route, the run can often fall through. The time and effort it
takes to plan the route can be enough to make you push your run of to the next
day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A routine running route makes running easier.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The route can be 3 miles, 10 or whatever works for you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After your cue, throw on your shorts, shoes and shirt and
hit the running route. Get this route established until the point that you can
run it with your eyes closed. Then, add a new route to the routine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Learn to <a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/07/run-like-water.html" target="_blank">Run Like Water.</a></div>
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Doing this will facilitate your running habit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>Step 4 <o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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<b>Run for the Reward:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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All habits end with rewards. Whether they are feelings of
satisfaction or a physical satisfaction the reward at the end of the run
propels you forward to run your next.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rewards:</div>
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A glass of chocolate milk.</div>
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Writing your mileage in a running journal.</div>
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Stretch.</div>
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<a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2013/06/runningan-energy-source.html" target="_blank">The Energy Boost.</a></div>
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Relax.</div>
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Ice Water.</div>
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The satisfaction of running.</div>
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<b>Call for comments:</b></div>
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<b>How have you made running a habit? What are your cues and rewards?</b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-30056190574196814642013-06-25T05:12:00.000-07:002013-06-25T14:00:22.765-07:00Running—An Energy Source<br />
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“I just don’t have the energy”<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is one of the reasons many people say they don’t run.<o:p></o:p></div>
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People wake up tired, trudge through the day tired and
finish the day by going to bed tired. It’s a sad reality, but we are living in
a tired world. <o:p></o:p></div>
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All the coffee, energy drinks, and Mountain Dew can’t seem
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If we could only tap into a constant energy source. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We can!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some of the most energetic, enthusiastic, hyper people I
know are regular runners. I know you may be saying, “Well, that is why they
run, to burn off that energy. They are different.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Truth is: energy doesn't cause running, <i>running causes energy. <a href="https://twitter.com/theerunner" target="_blank">Tweet this.</a></i></div>
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Anecdotal evidence shows that after a run, a person will
feel more energetic and motivated. I know I have found this to be the case. I
will be feeling tired and groggy in the morning, lazy at 3 or 4 in the
afternoon, nothing a run can’t fix.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>A promise:</b> I have
never returned from a run feeling worse than when I started. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The best part is that the habit of running is an energy
cycle. If you go on a run you get the energy to get you to your next run. It is
a great big circle of running energy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So if you do not agree, test it out. Prove me wrong. Go on a
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<a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/07/run-like-water.html" target="_blank">Learn to Run like Water.</a></div>
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<b><i>Try the 30 day challenge</i></b>: Starting today get into a running
habit. Whether it is running everyday, every other day, twice a week or once a
week. You set the bar. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Run for a month. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/08/day-1-running-ultra.html" target="_blank">Set the goal to run an ultra.</a></div>
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If you succeed with your goal and are unsatisfied with how
you feel, let me know and I will give you full money back guarantee.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I would love to hear your thoughts on energy and running.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Do you feel running
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<i>Have you started a 30
day running challenge?<o:p></o:p></i><br />
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<i><u><b>Please support this blog by sharing. Thanks friends!</b></u></i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-9309257665672741242013-06-21T10:13:00.000-07:002013-06-21T10:13:56.063-07:00Day 3-Break through Running Obstacles.<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ask yourself, what
stops you from running today?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The
I’ll do it tomorrow syndrome. According to <i><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Psychology Today</span></i>, “there are many ways to avoid success
in life, but the most sure-fire just might be <a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/procrastination" title="Psychology Today looks at Procrastination"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; color: #333333; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">procrastination</span></a>.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If so, here’s how to
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The first step is
realizing you’re procrastinating. So let’s define procrastination. It refers
to the putting off of important tasks to a later time or the act of replacing
high-priority goals with low-priority tasks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are putting off running to watch TV, dawdle on
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To beat this obstacle
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<b>thinking </b> you can’t do it. The great thing about this hurdle is that no
matter who you are, <b>you can</b> clear it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Not everyone can
run a marathon in their first month, but most can after months of training. And
to be a runner you don’t need to run a marathon. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Start with a quarter mile, 1
mile or 2 miles. The beauty of running is that progression will be evident.
It’s a progressive sport. I started with running a mile at a time. Now I’ve run
50 and 100 mile races. </span></div>
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Dedicate yourself to running, this blog will get you there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-42786566345712290252012-09-09T15:04:00.000-07:002012-09-09T15:04:23.435-07:00Day 2-Find and Make Time to RunTime, time, time. We all have it, we all use it and we all want more of it.<br />
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The reality is that we are all spinning around on the same globe,
with a 24 hour day. The trick is dedicating a miniscule part of those 24
units to running and writing.<br />
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<strong></strong>How far do you want or need to run today? Or how
many minutes do you want to run today? I’m planning on 50 to 60 minutes,
but that’s just me. You need to decide what your goal is. You can
reasonably achieve your goal of running an ultramarathon by running less than 45 minutes.
But what if you don’t have 45 minutes?<br />
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Remember we all have 1,440
minutes each and every day.<br />
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The trick is allotting time, you may have to scour your schedule, look in the deepest corners.<br />
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Here are some of the those deep corners:<br />
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<strong>TV Watching</strong><br />
<strong>Newspaper or Magazine Reading</strong><br />
<strong>Sleeping</strong><br />
<strong>Lunch break</strong><br />
<strong>Internet Surfing</strong><br />
<strong>House Cleaning</strong><br />
<strong>Video Games</strong><br />
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The list goes on and on. If you don’t have time to run or write,
choose one of these times eaters, and borrow 45 minutes from it, or take
10 minutes from each one of them. You will not regret it.<br />
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<b>You will never hit the pillow at night and think, “I sure wish I
would have spent more time watching TV or playing video games today,
but you will lay and think, “Why didn’t I just take the 30 minutes to write today?”</b><br />
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<strong><em>If you’ve just found this blog, it works best to start at <a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/08/day-1-running-ultra.html" target="_blank">Day 1</a>.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Call for replies, "How do you find time to train for ultras?" </em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>Please let me know if you have started your ultra training plan.</em></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-67721364846096014732012-08-26T16:26:00.001-07:002013-06-29T07:34:04.110-07:00Day 1-Running an Ultra<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Philosopher; font-size: 17.27272605895996px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21.81818199157715px;">So you've decided to start training for an ultramarathon.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Philosopher; font-size: 17.27272605895996px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21.81818199157715px;">Here are some things to get you started:</span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Follow and Subscribe to this blog-it will be a constant source of motivation and ideas for the beginning and veteran ultrarunner. </li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">For a limited time I am accepting new ultrarunners to coach personally through the internet. Free. If you're accepted, I will personally help you with weekly training plans, nutrition and inspiration to keep you putting one foot in front of the other. If you are interested, please email an explanation of your running experience, reasons you want to run an ultramarathon and why I should accept you for one of these limited slots. Email: <a href="mailto:clateboulder@yahoo.com" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">the runner</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Decide on your distance-Are you going to start with a 30k, 50m, 100k or 100m? What you choose will be based on your past running experience and how much time you are willing to put into your training.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Choose a goal race-There are literally thousands of ultras happening throughout the world. Half the fun is choosing one, and then choosing another and another. Check out these sites for a listings of ultras: <a href="http://www.ultrarunning.com/ultra/calendar/index.shtml" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">ultrarunning ma</a>g, american ultrarunning association, <a href="http://www.run100s.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">run100's.</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">A training plan--these websites offer some training plans or get a customized one by following step 2. <a href="http://www.ultramarathonrunning.com/training/index.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ultramarathontraining</a>,<a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244--7556-0,00.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">runnersworld</a>, <a href="http://run100miles.com/ultra-resources/50-mile-training-program/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Run100miles</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Read-<a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/08/10-ways-to-stay-motivated-to-run.html" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Ten Ways to Stay Motivated.</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Stay tuned to this blog-there will be weekly updates to keep you motivated.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Get out and enjoy the run.</li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Check out: <a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/09/day-2-find-and-make-time-to-run.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FNMrZS+%28the+runner%29" target="_blank">Day 2</a></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Get into the <a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/08/ultrarunnning-infectious-vibe.html" target="_blank">Infectious Vibe.</a></li>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-66612579817486655652012-08-23T17:29:00.000-07:002012-08-23T17:29:17.083-07:00I Love My Ticonderogas & Patagonia Shorts<br />
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There’s nothing better than a freshly sharpened Ticonderoga pencil. The smell, the feel and the way they write. I don’t know where my obsession with these pencils began, but I’ve never turned back.</div>
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I’m also pretty attached to a pair of Patagonia Ultra Running Shorts. They are so comfortable, and they have seen me through 3 0r 4 ultra races. They have had their day, but I can’t seem to toss them.</div>
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It’s been noted that many writers have their quirky likes and dislikes. For some writers it is very important the time of day they write, where they write and what’s around them when they write.</div>
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Some writing quirks of famous writers:</div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truman_Capote">Truman Capote</a> was a self-declared “completely horizontal author.” He said he had to write lying down, either in bed or on a couch, with a cup of coffee.</div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway">Ernest Hemingway</a> used to write standing up, a pencil in one hand and a drink in the other.</div>
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Poet <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallace_Stevens"><span style="font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Wallace Stevens</span> </a>would compose poetry in his head while walking to and from his job at the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company.</div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Nabokov">Vladimir Nabokov</a> did his writing standing up, and all on index cards.</div>
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*Writing quirks found at: <strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://christythewriter.com/?p=2889">Note to self: develop some real quirks.</a></em></strong></div>
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Runners also are known for their tendency towards quirks. Having running routes that they can’t veer from, race day rituals, post run rituals and special running gear. I searched some running forums and found that some runners can’t go for a run before first taking a shower or shaving, others brush their teeth before every run, tie their shoes at the same tightness and or have to chew gum on the run.</div>
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I have to admit, I do have a few preferences, but nothing concrete.I think it’s good to have some running and writing quirks, because these quirks are often part of the routine that keeps you scheduled.</div>
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At the same, it’s good to toss your quirks to the side and start fresh, when you start a new writing project try to start fresh or write somewhere you normally wouldn’t. This will help to liven up your writing. And with running, why not try running a day quirk-free. It might add something to your run.</div>
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When it comes to writing I do love the tools of the trade. Especially the minimalist ones such as, a spiral bound notebook and a Ticonderoga pencil. If you don’t have any Ticonderogas, I encourage to go out and by a box, sharpen everyone of them and start writing.</div>
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So where would I be without a Ticonderoga, probably the same place I am right now, but I wouldn’t have enjoyed the voyage as much.</div>
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<b>What are your running or writing quirks?</b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-43513161769335599172012-08-19T06:50:00.000-07:002012-08-19T06:50:15.619-07:0010 Ways to Stay Motivated to Run Ultramarathons<br />
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<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Write Out a Schedule–</strong>As soon as you decide you’re going to run an ultra write out a plan. Take your time and have fun writing the plan. Be reasonable with your schedule and limitations. Throughout the plan add rewards for completing significant long training runs. Your plan should also include enough leeway for unplanned obstacles and rest days.</span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Talk About It, A Bunch–</strong>The more people you tell your running an ultra, the more people that will be asking you how your training is going. The more people you tell, the more support you will have. And your possibility of finding training partners increases.</span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Challenge a Friend–</strong>Having a friend that is training for the same race is a terrific way to keep you motivated. You won’t want to let them down, and your competitive side will prod you to get out on those early morning runs. It’s also nice to have a friend to accompany you on those long training runs.</span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Follow Ultra Bloggers–</strong>There are a lot of ultrarunning bloggers out there, and if reading about their adventures doesn’t motivate you, not much will. Check out: <a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/08/ultrarunnning-infectious-vibe.html">The Infectious Vibe</a></span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Build Your Own–</strong>Start your own blog. Right from day one you can share your ultrarunning experiences. You won’t want to let your followers down and writing about your running will keep you running.<strong style="line-height: inherit;"></strong></span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Listen Up–</strong>When I’m out on a long run, nothing gets me pumped more than listening to a fellow ultrarunner talking about their training and racing stories. Here are a few podcasts to get you started:<a href="http://www.ultrarunnerpodcast.com/ultrarunnerpodcast.com/Welcome.html" style="line-height: inherit;">ultrarunnerpodcast,</a> <a href="http://runrunnerrun.blogspot.com/2012/08/ultrarunnning-infectious-vibe.html">running podcasts</a>.</span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Be Well Read–</strong>If you haven’t read <a href="http://www.chrismcdougall.com/" style="line-height: inherit;"><em style="line-height: inherit;">Born to Run</em> by Chris McDougall</a>, do it. Scott Jurek's new book <a href="http://scottjurek.com/eatandrun/">Eat and Run</a> is an awesome motivator. Even if you are not going to run long it’s a great read. <a href="http://www.ultramarathonman.com/flash/" style="line-height: inherit;">Dean Karnazes book, <em style="line-height: inherit;">Ultramarathon Man</em></a> will also get you rearing to run long.</span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Write Out Your Race–</strong>Before your ultra, write out on paper your perfect race. Get as detailed as you like, be sure to include your lows and highs. By doing this you will see you can finish, all you need is positive thinking. And, of course, some training.</span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Sign On the Dotted Line–</strong>If you haven’t signed up for an ultramarathon yet, what’s holding you back? Once you register and pay you will be even more determined you will run it.</span></li>
<li style="line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="line-height: inherit;"> </strong><strong style="line-height: inherit;">Love to Run</strong>–No matter how the training, racing and aftermath go, just love the run. Every run you go on, remember, loving to run is the original and strongest motivator.</span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-32260330922204133182012-08-14T18:54:00.000-07:002012-08-14T18:54:17.266-07:00Ten Steps to Chilling before Running Leadville 100The Leadville 100 race is this week. The entry is paid, the travel plans are made and the training miles are all bouncing up and down in your thighs waiting to be released.<br />
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How does one chill before a big 100 mile run?<br />
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Here's my ten ways to let the anxious energy hibernate until race day:<br />
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<li>Stop worrying about your crew, and send them over to <a href="http://runuphillracing.wordpress.com/2011/07/28/crewing-the-leadville-100-run/" target="_blank">Crewing the Leadville 100 Run</a> for full details on crewing at Leadville. It is by far the best guide you will find on crewing at Leadville.</li>
<li> Don't worry to much about pace, but realize that it does matter. Sit back and let your pacers figure out what they need to do according to <a href="http://runuphillracing.wordpress.com/2011/07/28/crewing-the-leadville-100-run/" target="_blank">The Pacers Guide.</a> When it comes down to it your pacer is going to need to do what they need to do, and in the end it always turns out fine. </li>
<li>Read <a href="http://www.skyrunner.com/story/2005lt100.htm" target="_blank">Matt Carpenter's post</a> and concentrate on his section about <a href="http://www.skyrunner.com/story/2005lt100.htm" target="_blank">Mind Games.</a></li>
<li>Check out <a href="http://nolimitsever.blogspot.com/2011/03/leadville-100-tips-for-first-timers.html" target="_blank">The Running Man's tips</a> for first timers.</li>
<li><a href="http://zenhabits.net/breathe/">Breathe.</a> Clic to learn how.</li>
<li>Instead of focusing on the race decide to focus on the minimalist approach of making and <a href="http://mnmlist.com/tea/" target="_blank">enjoying tea</a>.</li>
<li>Or beer, wine, coffee or other drink of choice. Then take a bath.</li>
<li>GO on a run. A nice short one. Read the course details and envision them as you run as slow as you can.</li>
<li>Watch some easygoing movies. Cartoons even.</li>
<li>Show up in town early. Leadville does have <a href="http://www.leadville.co/Home">other attractions</a> besides the race.</li>
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How do you chill before a 100 miler?</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-17811670470124732522012-08-10T16:20:00.000-07:002012-08-10T16:20:31.626-07:00I love running hills.<br />
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This morning I ran a new route through the mountains. The trail undulated through steep climbs and sharp declines. The run gave me time to reflect on why I love running up hills.</div>
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I came up with one reason for every mile I ran.<strong style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I spent the last 2 years in a county that was so flat, I had to run in parking garages to hill train.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">During my last 100 mile ultra, the hills chewed me up.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Running hills is not easy, and what’s running if it’s not hard?</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The toughest trail runners, warrior up hills.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Kenyans do it, enough said.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">It adds variety to the run.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">When I can’t bear any more, I have an excuse to walk.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I love the saying, “Up the Hill, down the ale.”</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I like to Name my Nemesis. I name my toughest climbs.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Why trail run if you’re not running rugged.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Next time it will be easier.</li>
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It's true the vibe at ultrarunning events is pandemic, and spreads like rumors of what the top ultra runners are running next. Many ultrarunners have been born from pacing or crewing, feeding on this infectious vibe.<br />
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<b>Hang out at an aid station long enough and your bound to run an ultra.</b> But, if your races are few and far between. Or you live in Timbuktu and ultra races are nonexistent, where can you catch this infectious vibe?<br />
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The good thing is that the ultrarunning vibe does not end or begin only at the races. The ultra world is expanding, and taking in it's arms all sorts of ultrarunning propagators.<br />
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The most obvious resource for the infectious vibe is the internet. The aspiring ultrarunner can be inspired by the top ultrarunner's blogs and race reports. A couple of my favorite ultrarunning blogs:<br />
<a href="http://trailandultrarunning.com/" target="_blank">trailandultrarunning</a><br />
<a href="http://cascadiadam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">cascadiadam</a><br />
<a href="http://iantorrence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">iantorrence</a><br />
<a href="http://elliegreenwood.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">elliegreenwood</a><br />
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To go along with this hit up the ultrarunning websites:<br />
<a href="http://www.irunfar.com/" target="_blank">irunfar</a><br />
<a href="http://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/" target="_blank">ultrarunnerpodcast</a><br />
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Personally my favorite source when I'm going through an inspiration drought would be pod-casts:<br />
<a href="http://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/" target="_blank">ultrarunnerpodcast</a><br />
<a href="http://trailrunnernation.com/" target="_blank">trailrunnernation</a><br />
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Then there are videos:<br />
<a href="http://www.ws100film.com/" target="_blank">unbreakable</a><br />
<a href="http://www.negativesplit.net/Home.html" target="_blank">indulgence</a><br />
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In the end, an infectious vibe never harms. There's no doubt that nothing provides the vibe more than an actual event, so sign up for one today or start planning.<br />
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<b><i>Where does your infectious vibe come from?</i></b><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-22002985408904977462012-08-01T10:56:00.001-07:002012-08-01T10:56:39.854-07:0090 Percent-New ultrarunning video<a href="http://trailandultrarunning.com/90-percent/">90 Percent</a>--the new ultrarunning movie by John LaCroix aka SherpaJohn stars Shannon Price and SherpaJohn as they run the <span style="color: #00b7f3; font-family: Droid Sans, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;">2012 Big Horn 100 Mile Endurance Run.</span></span> <br />
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The video focuses on the mental aspect of running a 100 miles.<br />
Great inspirational video for anyone thinking about doing there first 100. Honestly, the first 5 or so minutes are a little slow, but overall the video is worth the watch.<br />
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Ultrarunning movies are few and far between.<br />
So when one is put out there for us, let's watch and support it.<br />
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Watch it here--<a href="http://trailandultrarunning.com/90-percent/">90 Percent</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We’ve all heard it—300 to 500 miles. 6 months. Depends on
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love buying shoes, who doesn’t? Looking through the newest
buyers guide can surge adrenaline through the capillaries like shooting down a
switchback. For us runners, shoes are our number one piece of gear. After 250
miles we are destined to start feeling the twinges of, “I need to replace my
shoes pain.” Magically the new kicks, along with the new shoe smell, qualms our
leg twinges. But, is this true or is it merely a case of phantom pains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am not an authority, just a case study.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the past I have subscribed to the get new shoes quick
state of mind. Now, I step back and reflect whether I need them or not. I’d
like to put on the table that I’m not trying to save the planet nor live the
frugaltarian life. I don’t mind doing either one of these things, but the
foremost reason for not giving in to the new shoe fever is <b>endurance</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What can your shoes endure?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As runners we test the boundaries of endurance on a daily
basis. We test our bodies, so why not test our shoes. They are also in it for
the long run.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How far can they really go?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a pair of Brooks Cascadia’s with about 1500 miles,
this is nothing in comparison with some of my long live the running shoe
compadres. You know who you are. Don’t fear the shoe companies that sponsor
you. Put it on the line and let us know what your shoes have under the hood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For all the naysayers, yes we know the negatives, the
dangers and consequences. We also know what might happen to our bodies after
piling on miles day after day. Still we endure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you can’t shake the shoe buying temptation, at least keep
one pair of shoes in the rotation and put them to the test. See what you can
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From this day forward we will be holding the <b><i>Use
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anonymously. </span><o:p></o:p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308890001105847699.post-55557043507917510842012-07-26T20:54:00.000-07:002012-07-26T20:54:41.979-07:00Run like Water<br />
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My toenail is still growing back from the last rock I tried to run through instead of over. I was 40 miles into the 50 mile race, and my synapses were misfiring. I forgot to run like water and paid the price as I flew superman style over the trail. Skinned hands and a throbbing toenail later, I realized it’s worth the effort to run like water. Flow, weave and take the path of least resistance.</div>
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A rolling boulder is in diametric opposition to flowing water. You’ve seen the boulders during trail runs and races. They charge from behind, pass you like there’s no tomorrow and then plow through the trail like it’s a lifelong enemy. Who wants to be that guy or girl?</div>
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<strong>How to run like water?</strong></div>
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<strong>1.<span style="border: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></strong><strong>Decide whose side you’re on—</strong>The trail is our friend along with all its cohorts. As soon as you start working against a friend you soon find an enemy. Don’t get mad when the trail is littered with roots and rocks, they are there to make the journey better.<strong></strong></div>
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<strong>2.<span style="border: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></strong><strong>Notice the Nuances—</strong>As water flows it feels the organic material thoroughly. Every pebble, weed, and grain of said is reached by its tendrils. As you run what do you notice? Even though taking note of every aspect of the trail is impossible, sucking in our surroundings and not only air will aid and add to the run.<strong></strong></div>
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<strong>3.<span style="border: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></strong><strong>Accept don’t resist—</strong>Whether<strong> </strong>trail or road, accepting the run in itself has benefits. If you start the run with resistance, chances are that you will end in the same manner. Why not start the run knowing you are going to put on the miles, or hours, adding velocity to the daily routine. Accept that this run will make you better.<strong></strong></div>
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<strong>4.<span style="border: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></strong><strong>Keep flowing—</strong>On the run, we go up, under, over, around and in every other direction. We don’t rush through. Water is patient; it knows it will keep moving forward. When we are forced to slow down by fellow runners, trail conditions or our own bodies, we keep flowing, patiently knowing that each foot fall is progress.<strong></strong></div>
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<strong>How do you run like water?</strong></div>
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<strong>Who is the perfect example of this style of running?</strong></div>
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