Post by marathondude on Aug 28, 2008 11:02:15 GMT -5
100,000 Miles and Still Running
For most of us it is a milestone when our automobile reaches 100,000 miles driven. It may take anywhere from five to ten years for our vehicle to accumulate that many miles. For the average runner who puts in 20 to 30 miles per week, it’s unimaginable to think about running 100,000 miles. It isn’t something that I ever thought about when I started running. But in the summer of 2008 I joined a small group of runners who have achieved that 100,000 milestone by doing what I’ve done day after day, month after month and year after year. When asked how we have run that far, none of us have any big secret. It’s just a consistent part of our daily routine. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from philosopher Lao Tzu, who stated that “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
This is the first paragraph of a rather lengthy article written for the Sep/Oct, 2008 issue of Florida Running and Triathlon. Check the "Articles" area of www.garycohenrunning.com for the remainder. Happy running!
For most of us it is a milestone when our automobile reaches 100,000 miles driven. It may take anywhere from five to ten years for our vehicle to accumulate that many miles. For the average runner who puts in 20 to 30 miles per week, it’s unimaginable to think about running 100,000 miles. It isn’t something that I ever thought about when I started running. But in the summer of 2008 I joined a small group of runners who have achieved that 100,000 milestone by doing what I’ve done day after day, month after month and year after year. When asked how we have run that far, none of us have any big secret. It’s just a consistent part of our daily routine. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from philosopher Lao Tzu, who stated that “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
This is the first paragraph of a rather lengthy article written for the Sep/Oct, 2008 issue of Florida Running and Triathlon. Check the "Articles" area of www.garycohenrunning.com for the remainder. Happy running!