Finding Joy in Running

Jason and Lesley discuss the unhealthy level of comparison in running and the negative impact of being too focused on data. They emphasize the importance of enjoying the act of running and finding freedom in going by feel rather than constantly comparing metrics.

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Related Questions
- Does running make you too focused sometimes, and how can you pull yourself back or scale it back a bit as discussed in the episode s3/e36 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Runners with Nick Klastava and the clip Finding Balance?
- Can metrics replace personal enjoyment in activities like exercising or pursuing hobbies, as discussed in the episode s2/e29 Are You Over-Relying on "The Numbers"? with Coach Nick Klastava (@nklastava) and the clip Rethinking Running Metrics?