It was being a runner that mattered, not how fast or how far I could run. The joy was in the act of running and in the journey, not in the destination. We have a better chance of seeing where we are when we stop trying to get somewhere else. We can enjoy every moment of movement, as long as where we are is as good as where we'd like to be. That's not to say that you need to be satisfied forever with where you are today. But you need to honor what you've accomplished, rather than thinking of what's left to be done (p. 159). . John Bingham
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The idea of "being a runner" is an interesting one. If you want to be the best, you have to work for it. You have to make sure that you train hard to get the most out of your body. You have to make sure that you don't give up when things get really tough.

But why does it matter what you do once you've achieved the results? The joy is in the journey, not in the destination. We can enjoy every moment of movement, as long as where we are is as good as where we'd like to be. That's not to say that you need to be satisfied forever with where you are today.

But you need to honor what you've accomplished, rather than thinking of what's left to be done (p. 159).

Source: No Need For Speed: A Beginners Guide To The Joy Of Running

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