I’ll be honest in saying that while I almost always make a habit of reading this newsletter every week, I don’t always make it to the “bottom line” quote towards the end. I’m so glad I did this week. After nine years of consistent training where I’ve somehow managed to stay injury-free (at least major injuries that significantly disrupt training), I’m dealing with my first disruptive injury that’s forcing me to significantly scale back my running. It’s hard! This reminder that running requires resilience really resonated with me this morning and I think the idea that running can be all these different things will be really helpful framing when I am able to start building back post-injury. It’s so easy to focus on times, improvements, etc., but running is blessing me with a new lesson in patience, appreciation for what I am able to do, and a need to focus on resilience. Thanks as always for the newsletter!
Mario, if you're a fan of Nathaniel Rateliff's "It's Still Alright," definitely listen to "You Should've Seen the Other Guy" (if you haven't already!) His raw emotion is truly chilling.
Mario, the book ends of this edition are both superlative. Fabulous photo and compelling quote. And of course the in-between content never fails to draw me in. No need to say thank-you as I am trying to help tamp down your people-pleasing nature. You thank us all by showing up each Tuesday‼️
Keeping lots of variety to my day and conversations has done wonders to my ability to manage work and personal related stress. Even during tasks that require longer periods of attention, sneaking in some activity that takes me out of the hole is always a welcomed refresher. During heavy conversations too, the ability to table things and move to a different topic, give things time to air out. And when all else fails…going to sleep. The tried and true troubleshooting method “did you turn it off, and back on again?”
The “turn it off/turn it back on” trick is indeed tried and true. Making sure to regularly unplug (and stay that way for a bit) is essential for long-term health, I think.
I’ll be honest in saying that while I almost always make a habit of reading this newsletter every week, I don’t always make it to the “bottom line” quote towards the end. I’m so glad I did this week. After nine years of consistent training where I’ve somehow managed to stay injury-free (at least major injuries that significantly disrupt training), I’m dealing with my first disruptive injury that’s forcing me to significantly scale back my running. It’s hard! This reminder that running requires resilience really resonated with me this morning and I think the idea that running can be all these different things will be really helpful framing when I am able to start building back post-injury. It’s so easy to focus on times, improvements, etc., but running is blessing me with a new lesson in patience, appreciation for what I am able to do, and a need to focus on resilience. Thanks as always for the newsletter!
You’re welcome Greg. Glad it reached you at the right time. Running, for its myriad health benefits, teaches us essential life skills!
Mario, if you're a fan of Nathaniel Rateliff's "It's Still Alright," definitely listen to "You Should've Seen the Other Guy" (if you haven't already!) His raw emotion is truly chilling.
Great rec! Thank you Angie. 🙏🏻
Mario, the book ends of this edition are both superlative. Fabulous photo and compelling quote. And of course the in-between content never fails to draw me in. No need to say thank-you as I am trying to help tamp down your people-pleasing nature. You thank us all by showing up each Tuesday‼️
Thank you Clark! 🙏🏻
Keeping lots of variety to my day and conversations has done wonders to my ability to manage work and personal related stress. Even during tasks that require longer periods of attention, sneaking in some activity that takes me out of the hole is always a welcomed refresher. During heavy conversations too, the ability to table things and move to a different topic, give things time to air out. And when all else fails…going to sleep. The tried and true troubleshooting method “did you turn it off, and back on again?”
The “turn it off/turn it back on” trick is indeed tried and true. Making sure to regularly unplug (and stay that way for a bit) is essential for long-term health, I think.