Is Competitive Pride Preventing My Return to Running Races?
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5 min readApr 9, 2024
I can’t just switch off my competitive mindset. Sometimes, I wish I could, but try as I might that mindset is inherent and very rigid. It switches on when participating in any sport or game (yep, even board games!) and does not switch off until a little after the competition ends.
In terms of running, it is a huge benefit when in peak condition, particularly when…