You know what you could do on this amazing day? Read Five Things and then become a paid subscriber! Awesome idea, right? ✌🏻 Oh, by the way, if you do not want to subscribe to Five Things, Five Things Tech and Five Things Running, you can select which one of the newsletters you want to read in your account settings. Heya and welcome back to Five Things Running! I hope you had a great week and got some runs in! I finally got over my slump and started running again on Thursday, finishing the week with a nice run around the airport on Sunday morning. 3° Celsius and sunshine made for a nice fall morning and I really enjoyed being out there again.
Also, I’m happy to talk about a new partner for this newsletter: Acid Running!
I liked the brand ever since they did a collab with Fractel a few years back and when I got the cap, I found out how awesome Fractel caps are. Anyhow, I’m really happy that Acid Running is now supporting this newsletter. I got to try out their 2-in-1 shorts today and was amazed how well they fit - and how cool I look! Enjoy these five articles about running and then go running! (and don’t forget to go paid, I need more running outfits, winter is coming.) How Running Can Help and Inspire Us All
“Running, in fact, is usually the only sport where you can be on the same playing field as professional athletes. I will never be on the same court as Michael Jordan in his prime, but I have run in the same races as some of the fastest people in the world. If someone of a different race, age, physical ability, or gender is running or engaged in the sport, they are shining a light for others out there who may be seeking help or inspiration. For organizations, brands, clubs, or groups that want to be more diverse, don’t send an invite to the communities you want to engage with. Go to the communities and engage with them.” - really thoughful piece by Ted Metellus, the race director of the New York City Marathon. Yes, Running Marathons Can Make You a Better Person
Ha, I knew it. And since I ran an Ultra, I feel that I am an even better person than those running marathons. No, seriously. When Sabrina Little writes something, you should read it: “However, distance running, among other endurance sports, offers unique training in the downregulation of our heightened emotions, more than most other athletic activities. The objective is to stay calm while in distress, in order to mete out energy evenly throughout the race.” Why We Cheer From The Sidelines
When the Hamburg Marathon is on, I always try to make it down to the course, which is conveniently located on one end of my block, to cheer on the runners. I do this, because I enjoy the crowd when I am racing and I know how good this feels for the runners. And I make sure to slap every hand a kid holds out when I’m running. Doing Hard Things Makes You Better At Doing Hard Things
I really admire people who have the mental toughness to master huge running projects. It’s easier said than done that doing hard things make you better at hard things: “My only note of caution is that mental resilience really is like a muscle - if it’s worked, it grows strong. If it’s left to whither, it will.” We need to stop using this phrase in ultrarunning
So, what if it is not just about mental toughness and pushing through is not really the best option? If you missed last week’s edition, you can read it here:
Now, go running! — Nico 🏃🏻♂️ You're currently a free subscriber to Five Things. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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