On The Edge: The Art Of High-Impact Leadership Analysis
“Never let failure discourage you. Every time you get to the base of a mountain (literal or metaphorical), you're presented with a new opportunity to challenge yourself, to push your limits beyond what you thought possible, to learn from climbers on the trail ahead of you, and to take in some amazing views. Your performance on the mountain you climbed last week or last month or last year doesn't matter - because it's all about what you are doing right now.”
― Alison Levine, On the Edge: The Art of High-Impact Leadership
Have you ever wondered what keeps a photographer going? A mountaineer climbing? A fisherman struggling? A farmer working in field? Yes, you are right the struggle to improve. A photographer keeps looking for a better view, …show more content…
Running with a training partner can turn a long run into a social hour (or two or three), says Colleen Tindall, a USATF-certified running coach in Moorestown, New Jersey. "It's more fun, it's safer, and it makes you accountable," she says. "You're less likely to cut a run short if you're with someone else." Planning long runs with one person gives you more scheduling flexibility than you'd have with a club that might only meet at, say, 8 a.m. Saturday mornings. Also, beginners who might find a large training group intimidating can benefit from hooking up with an experienced running friend who can provide one-on-one support. But it is totally up to your ease to run alone or with someone. Know your schedule and your pace goals, then look for a suitable partner. There are several online sites that can help you connect with a local runner, like buddyup.com (which even asks runner compatibility questions), meetup.com, and the Runner's World forums. Your local running club could help you connect with another member who also has a quirky schedule and needs to go long on Fridays, for instance. And consider this: Your buddy doesn't need to be a runner—got a spouse, friend, or kid who likes to bike? They can keep you company (and carry your
― Alison Levine, On the Edge: The Art of High-Impact Leadership
Have you ever wondered what keeps a photographer going? A mountaineer climbing? A fisherman struggling? A farmer working in field? Yes, you are right the struggle to improve. A photographer keeps looking for a better view, …show more content…
Running with a training partner can turn a long run into a social hour (or two or three), says Colleen Tindall, a USATF-certified running coach in Moorestown, New Jersey. "It's more fun, it's safer, and it makes you accountable," she says. "You're less likely to cut a run short if you're with someone else." Planning long runs with one person gives you more scheduling flexibility than you'd have with a club that might only meet at, say, 8 a.m. Saturday mornings. Also, beginners who might find a large training group intimidating can benefit from hooking up with an experienced running friend who can provide one-on-one support. But it is totally up to your ease to run alone or with someone. Know your schedule and your pace goals, then look for a suitable partner. There are several online sites that can help you connect with a local runner, like buddyup.com (which even asks runner compatibility questions), meetup.com, and the Runner's World forums. Your local running club could help you connect with another member who also has a quirky schedule and needs to go long on Fridays, for instance. And consider this: Your buddy doesn't need to be a runner—got a spouse, friend, or kid who likes to bike? They can keep you company (and carry your