Comparing Yourself to Other Runne...
Comparing Yourself to Other Runners

The RunRX Podcast by Coach Valerie & Coach Caroline

Episode notes

In this episode of the RunRX Podcast, we talk about the feeling of an overwhelming sense that you're not good enough or not where you should be. We also discuss why you compare yourself to others and how to avoid it.

Timestamps of big takeaways

Dealing with Comparison

[01:24] To be clear, everyone compares themselves to one another. It's human nature. The difference is that when you run if your comparison impacts your movement, you need to shift your thinking. It would be beneficial if you could connect with running and what it entails. Coach Valerie's job, according to her, is to assist you in becoming the most efficient in your movement. Once that is accomplished, you will have a new relationship with running. There is no comparison since in running, the only reference we have is the criterion of right movemen ... 

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