"Yeah, buts" No Longer Welcome On My Runs

How come I can't mention or talk about a run without qualifying it with a "yeah, but" in some way? Either my run was slow but steady, not as fast as last time, slower than so-and-so's, tougher than usual, shorter than it should have been, yada yada, the list goes on.

Starting today, I will share my run, map my run, enjoy my run, quit my run, but I will not "yeah, but"  my run. Hear that head? Keep the eyes on the road, look straight ahead and enjoy.

Now, if I only got out there and ran more often . . . .yup, this will be a tough habit to break. Makes me wonder what else I am "yeah, butting" about.

How about you?

Comments

[Bill Wallace]

Lisa, great idea!

I did a City to Surf today and loved it. So many "yeah buts" in there BUT (lol) I did it, I finished it, I loved it and can't wait to do it again.
(post is here http://www.billstrainingblog.com - different to my normal blog)
My attitude last year was: "Don't think too hard, just do it!" :)

Bill

[Ben Eubanks]

I always think it's hilarious at a race when I see a fellow runner acquaintance. He/she always feels like having to rationalize not running a 15 min 5k. The conversation usually goes, "I just signed up yesterday. I don't think I'll do well, because I had both kneecaps tightened." Like there has to be a disclaimer on going out there and running to have fun.

Not exactly your point, but that's what popped into my head. :-)

[jessica lee]

i hope you have a fantastic run today! i'll think about you when i'm out on mine.

[Lisa Rosendahl]

Way to go BIll!

Ben, that's exactly what I was talking about so when we run (!) in Louisville (with Steve in tow) there may be coffee, White Castle and BBQ, but there'll be no disclaimers going on!

How was the run Jessica? I could use a running partner :)

[Fred]

Yeah, but ...

[human resources]

Hi,

I think always run in a perfect way.