tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631668154470492714.post4041770189828977302..comments2023-08-07T16:53:08.572+01:00Comments on Sport Psychology and Coaching: The 30 day challenge - Running with Kenyans. The interview Part 1.Stu Hollidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851388852303456877noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631668154470492714.post-23754620369912125802012-10-17T16:11:02.393+01:002012-10-17T16:11:02.393+01:00I must say I now much prefer the more fluid approa...I must say I now much prefer the more fluid approach of running (or doing any kind of training/exercise/activity) by feel.<br /><br />Times gone by I used to feel the need to quantify everything - Measure time and distance for every run, weight and reps for every workout, etc.<br /><br />After a while it became a chore, and the enjoyment of each run/workout began to hinge on whether it was an improvement on the last.<br /><br />I think the best decision I ever made was to ditch the stop watch and the training log, and just run/lift/move by feel. If I'm out on the trail now and want to stop and appreciate the view, I will do - I'm not worried about it impacting on my time!<br /><br />Running and training have become much more enjoyable, plus you can really concentrate on technique - You're not tempted to push though/get sloppy/over reach to gain those extra seconds/reps/weight.<br /><br />Have I improved as much as I would had I been "more scientific" about things? Who knows, but I certainly enjoy it more. Had I kept measuring everything perhaps I'd have quite altogether or burnt out so I'm certainly faster and fitter than that scenario!Simon Whyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456942536224143190noreply@blogger.com