Another great read, Mariio! The idea of "you get through the thing" reminds me of one of my favorite running mantras I came across (ironically enough the very night before running an ultra) from a sea kayaker, who said that the point wasn't always to have a smooth ride, but to simply stay in the boat.
Love it, Clay! That’s exactly it. I’ve heard a similar analogy about a roller coaster: The ride will be up and down, and you’ll speed up and slow down, just stay in your seat!
Looking forward to listening to your conversation with Devin and checking out more of his work. I read one of his poems at my father’s funeral last year ("Wishing I Was Looking Down at Baseball Diamonds from an Airplane Window”). It blew me away when I came across it and reminded me so much of my dad (I just had to change the Yankees reference to a Red Sox one — then it was perfect).
Hope you enjoyed it Laura! And thank you for sharing that story about reading Devin’s poem at your Dad’s funeral. It’s incredible how one’s work/words can resonate in the right moment.
This article comes at the perfect time. It makes me wonder what exactly makes us pauss and search for answers within ourselves. Your insights are always so spot on.
Thank you. I think hitting pause is essential, more so than ever before. We live in a time that prefers you don’t pause/think/contemplate/search/question/wait.
Compete and the fast times you wish for will come with it. We put guys in competitive race environments instead of the time trial (just stay on the train) situations. When we got to nationals the guys knew how to race and generally did better than the guys who got to nationals via time trial efforts.
Exactly, Zup! Racing is a skill that must be honed. Or coach was the same way, always preparing us for the unpredictability of championship-style racing. Good lesson that carries over to the rest of life as well.
Bingo. I think being present is THE skill to focus on and develop: to your point, that is what ALLOWS you to adapt because you’re aware of the situation and what’s happening versus beating yourself up for what happened or being anxious/unsure of what hasn’t happened yet.
Another great read, Mariio! The idea of "you get through the thing" reminds me of one of my favorite running mantras I came across (ironically enough the very night before running an ultra) from a sea kayaker, who said that the point wasn't always to have a smooth ride, but to simply stay in the boat.
Love it, Clay! That’s exactly it. I’ve heard a similar analogy about a roller coaster: The ride will be up and down, and you’ll speed up and slow down, just stay in your seat!
Looking forward to listening to your conversation with Devin and checking out more of his work. I read one of his poems at my father’s funeral last year ("Wishing I Was Looking Down at Baseball Diamonds from an Airplane Window”). It blew me away when I came across it and reminded me so much of my dad (I just had to change the Yankees reference to a Red Sox one — then it was perfect).
Hope you enjoyed it Laura! And thank you for sharing that story about reading Devin’s poem at your Dad’s funeral. It’s incredible how one’s work/words can resonate in the right moment.
The podcast was great. I’m going to listen to the earlier one mentioned.
I have a note to check out Devin’s work. Sorry about your Dad - sounds like he had a lovely tribute. ❤️🩹
Glad you enjoyed it!
This article comes at the perfect time. It makes me wonder what exactly makes us pauss and search for answers within ourselves. Your insights are always so spot on.
Thank you. I think hitting pause is essential, more so than ever before. We live in a time that prefers you don’t pause/think/contemplate/search/question/wait.
Compete and the fast times you wish for will come with it. We put guys in competitive race environments instead of the time trial (just stay on the train) situations. When we got to nationals the guys knew how to race and generally did better than the guys who got to nationals via time trial efforts.
Exactly, Zup! Racing is a skill that must be honed. Or coach was the same way, always preparing us for the unpredictability of championship-style racing. Good lesson that carries over to the rest of life as well.
Great to see the Kiwis doing well (I might be biased).
With any sport it's easy to focus on one element that gives you this tunnel vision. Being present is skill in itself, but shows you can adapt.
Bingo. I think being present is THE skill to focus on and develop: to your point, that is what ALLOWS you to adapt because you’re aware of the situation and what’s happening versus beating yourself up for what happened or being anxious/unsure of what hasn’t happened yet.