36 Think globally, act locally.
"We wrote our workout schedule in 3-week blocks. My coach and I knew what my immediate goal was-what I was trying to accomplish in the next 3 weeks. But in the back of my mind was the ultimate goal: what I wanted to do months away." -Bob Kennedy, U.S. Record holder for 5000 meters.
37 Go with mind over grind.
"Any idiot can train himself into the ground; the trick is doing the training that makes you gradually stronger." -Keith Brantley, U.S. Olympic marathoner.
38 Have fun on your easy runs.
"I make sure I have some really enjoyable training runs, remembering to 'smell the roses' along the way. That way I don't get caught up in the training-is-everything syndrome." -Sue Stricklin, top masters runner from the 1970's
39 Have fun on your hard runs.
"Do tough workouts that you enjoy. Mile repeats and quarters are more fun for me than fartlek. ["Fartlek" is Swedish for variable-paced, up-tempo running.] I feel better about my running when I do the workouts I enjoy and that I know I benefit from." -Dan Cloeter, two-time Chicago Marathon winner.
40 Stay open-minded
"When you try a new type of training, think like a beginner. Just because you can run 20 miles every Sunday doesn't mean you can survive 10 x 400 meters on the track at a fast pace." -Jack Daniels, Ph.D., exercise physiologist, coach and former world-class pentathlete.
I completely agree with all of these men and women. They all have a great point to make and their words should be taken seriously. #DigDeepIntoYourTraining
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