When I stepped away from running, I feared no one would listen to me anymore, but I was wrong. Stepping away at the right time proved to be an act of bravery. The lesson I learned is that there’s a dangerous line between commitment and obsession. Sometimes, despite your efforts, you suffer injury, burnout or poor results. The problem is that you feel like you have to do more and more to feel proud of yourself. Instead, just focus on doing your best every day and making sure you have a life outside of running. You don’t need to constantly prove your commitment. Moderation and balance are the keys.
Key Takeaways:
- For runners, there is a dangerous line between commitment and obsession.
- The moments that define us are those where we are on the verge of quitting.
- Try not to become obsessed, because then things become a disaster waiting to happen.
“Remove the temptation of obsession, because once you cross into that zone, you become a ticking time bomb, there is too much riding on your success, you base too much of your self-worth on a result, that it is a disaster waiting to happen.”
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