New running 'mindset' - Forget pace. Focus on time outdoors enjoying nature!

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Tim of MK Jun 2018 10:16pm, 27 Jun 2018 2,280 posts	0 Tim of MK On a break in Scotland, I chatted to someone who's totally changed my mindset on running. He told me to run slower for longer, with the main aim of each and every run being to enjoy the experience and the nature around me. I'm loving it. Yes, I still keep a note of time on feet (more out of habit during marathon training than anything). But I don't worry about pace, only checking my stop-watch once when I finish. It is really liberating.
run free Jun 2018 10:34pm, 27 Jun 2018 3,144 posts	0 run free Way to go. Reconnect with nature
Andrew65 Jun 2018 10:48pm, 27 Jun 2018 856 posts	0 Andrew65 Great attitude!
FRU (KeepTheFaith) Jun 2018 8:09am, 28 Jun 2018 11,882 posts	0 FRU (KeepTheFaith) This is a great mindset, I've stopped running with my garmin and accepted run what I can run and enjoy being outside It really does make a huge difference Instead of focusing in on what you can't, the focus shifts to enjoying what you can
Andrew65 Jun 2018 9:04am, 28 Jun 2018 857 posts	0 Andrew65 Running is the second most pleasurable physical activity that we do. But, like the other one, some of that pleasure is lost when we over-complicate it with anxieties about performance and the equipment we use
Lizzie W Jun 2018 9:15am, 28 Jun 2018 17,886 posts	0 Lizzie W
BexleyKev Jun 2018 9:22am, 28 Jun 2018 200 posts	0 BexleyKev 👍
Maz Heeps Jun 2018 9:25am, 28 Jun 2018 9,616 posts	0 Maz Heeps A lovely idea, be interesting to know if the shift in mindset equates to improved performances when you do decide to test yourself a bit...
Tim of MK Jun 2018 2:02pm, 28 Jun 2018 2,281 posts	0 Tim of MK Maz When I next tackle a full-marathon, I should have much more stamina. That should make the event more enjoyable. T
McGoohan Jun 2018 3:09pm, 28 Jun 2018 34,226 posts	0 McGoohan Quite an interesting change of focus for you Tim. As I recall you used to be very much Mr Treadmill before. What pushed you out of the gym if you don't mind me asking?