Wisdom is the prime thing

Definitely read this amazing, inspirational article about Cliff Young.

From the article:

The whole nation thought he was a crazy old man to undertake an almost impossible feat. Most feared that he would die trying. But this humble old man proved all the critics wrong.

Cliff Young, at 61 years of age, participated in 1983’s Sydney to Melbourne race. Considered to be the world’s toughest race, with a distance of 875 kilometers [543 miles] and taking at least 5 days to finish, Cliff Young entered the race against world-class athletes. Read how he achieved the unthinkable and inspired a whole nation.

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In part I and part II of this series, we’ve discussed the two major components of building a program to developing laser-like concentration: progressively and purposefully sharpening focus and training our minds to avoid distraction. How do we put all this together into a useful program?

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Some may call my methods for picking out running shoes “unscientific”, “lacking any valid basis”, or “lame”. But when I found out that “ASICS” stands for “anima sana in corpore sano” (a healthy spirit in a healthy body)… I knew that these were the shoes for me.

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Yesterday was the San Francisco Marathon, and my first time running more than 20 miles. It was quite an experience!

According to the marathon website, San Francisco was rated as the number one running city in America. And I believe it.

It was a beautiful course, a fun run, and an unforgettable experience. The last 6 miles were mentally draining, but still a joy. My official time was under 5 hours, which was better than the 6-hour time I expected. Most importantly, I ran the course to the finish and had a great time doing it.

Who knows, I might even think about running another one some day…

This is an excellent book that combines tips for the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of running a marathon, making a marathon accessible and enjoyable for the non-runner. This book really is a pleasure to read, and I highly recommend it.

The book has three authors, each of whom makes a unique contribution to the book. Each chapter is broken up into three sections: one for the physical side of the week’s training; one for the psychological aspect; and one for presenting stories of first-time marathoners who have used this course.

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