For Runners And Haters: What I Love Most About Running

This is about running and not about running, but what I love most about running is that even the elite athletes say we compete with, not against, each other.

Ready to embark on another adventure? Let’s go for a run! You may be instantly opting out by the idea of running. Or maybe you’re worried we’ll go too far, or too fast, for your ability. So, let me dive straight into it - I recently completed my 11th ultra/marathon in just two years, covering a whopping 62 kilometres (just over 38 miles)! This is the longest I’ve ran so far. But you know me, I like to play it cool, so I'll just say, "No big deal.". And I mean it (please save the humble-bragging for LinkedIn). 😉

The reality is that two years ago I could barely run 20 minutes straight. I’ve never particularly been interested in exercise (other than skiing). Combine that with weekly travel and a corporate expense account, and I may have gained a bit of weight along the way. Happy times.

Competing with who?

In running, our only true competition is with ourselves. Sure, I may line up at the starting line with hundreds or (tens of) thousands of other runners, but ultimately, it's my own goals…