22-03-2016 11:51 via theguardian.com

Running: the art of never being satisfied

Runners have a habit of talking down their achievements, but is that such a bad thing? Perhaps there are benefits to negative thinking“How did you get on?” the massage therapist asks as I flop down, face-first, having just finished a tough, 10-mile race.“Could’ve been better,” I mumble, planting my face in the hole. “Started off OK, but struggled a bit after that.”Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. Continue reading...
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