Brain Quote of the Week

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"But running, particularly endurance running, with its length predetermined and competitors separated by lanes, is as much a battle of one's mind and body against themselves as it is a competition against anyone or anything else."

Above quote taken from the book Lives of the Stoics by authors Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman 

Our Mental Struggles

The quote emphasizes the dual nature of endurance running, portraying it as a personal challenge intertwined with an external competition. The structured format of running, with set distances and separated lanes, creates an environment where individuals confront their inner limitations while racing against others. Endurance can become a mental and physical struggle, which then transcends mere competition. Runners are tested to contend not only with external opponents, like other athletes but also with their internal selves and mental barriers. This can push their bodies to endure the distance and surpass personal boundaries.

Mind and Body

The physical act of running becomes a interesting battle where individuals must conquer their inner doubts, fears, and physical limitations, making it not only a contest against oneself but also as it is against fellow competitors. Ultimately, the quote encapsulates how endurance running serves as a platform for self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth amidst the external race.

It is really about mind and body. We push ourselves physically and mentally on a daily basis. We compete against others on a physical and mental level. When you read the above quote, it can influence us at so many levels if we are willing to truly evaluate it.

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