Tonight I ran 2.5 easy miles. I took a couple of walk break during the first half but I got into such a groove and I was running at such an easy pace that I just ran the whole 1.25 miles back home. I felt 1000% better after I ran than I did before. I love running.
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I got that auto lap thingy figured out on my Garmin now (thanks Scott). Boy, that's a nice feature isn't it? I'm really liking this Garmin thingy.
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You know, there was one thing I really didn't like about running the 5k last weekend. Unlike a longer run, I never really had a chance to "settle in" and become comfortable. I don't really remember much about the course because of this. I could write a book about the LBCM course, however. Anybody else feel this way?
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- Just another runner...probably below average to slow...but still a runner nonetheless. Well, I did do a triathlon once. Um, I am working on my doctorate too. But that's it.
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Sisu is a Finnish term that could be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. The equivalent in English is "to have guts", and indeed, the word derives from sisus, which means something inner or interior. However, sisu has a long-term element in it; it is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain the same. Depending on context, "sisu" can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on. However, sisu is not bravery, nor strength, and needs to be distinguished from courage, especially when talking about the military. In contrast, sisu is an ability to finish the task and get things done.
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2 comments:
The 5k is a very difficult distance. You go all out and have to remain focused on the run.
Enjoy your 4th!
You don't get the luxury of feeling comfortable in a 5k. Just push, push, push to the end. Warm up, keep the energy going, don't fade before the finish. This ain't a marathon... it's a sprint.
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