-- Quote from Yogi tea bag
I love this quote because while it's applicable to life, it's also applicable to running. Think about it, you need to be in touch with your body, mind, and soul to run well.
Most people can understand the concept of being in touch with your body. In order to run, you have to have a fit body and you have to know your body's limitations. You also need confidence, and that means that means having your head in the game, so to speak. That's the way running should be. When you are fully connected to your body, and you understand your body's rhythm, you can develop a stronger connection to your mind.
But what about the soul? How do you connect with your soul, and find a rhythm? I'm no philosopher, but I can imagine that somewhere deep inside there is a part of all of us that yearns to transcend the mundane and find a zone where everything is in sync and the outside world can't intrude. Whether you're working on a new computer program, writing a brief, or running, sometimes all your cylinders firing in perfect rhythm. When this happens, magic happens.
This happened to me on a recent run. The rhythm was there, everything was perfect, and was floating. I was in that zone, in the moment, and nothing could have distracted me from that. My mind was clear, my body was relaxed, and I touched my soul. It was awesome!
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