The running shoe market is undergoing an upheaval in which customer preference and scientific evidence is turning against all existing paradigms regarding the design of shoes. It will be interesting to watch the reactions of the companies in the market, most specifically Nike, the leader, who has taken promising first steps in taking advantage of the “minimalist” movement.
One’s approach to their personal hobbies says a lot about their approach to professional pursuits and passions. Here are seven lessons from training for a marathon that apply to leadership development.
I don’t normally write personal posts, as this is more of a “how to” blog. But today marks the anniversary of a decision that changed my life, so I’m making an exception in the hope that someone finds some inspiration and decides to re-dedicate themselves to their passion. My passion is running, and the reason I’m writing about it now is that today marks the one year anniversary of my return to the sport.
This 18-week marathon training schedule is adaptable to any marathon, built off of a combination of Hal Higdon’s Advanced I and Intermediate II schedules. It is designed for runners with some marathon experience and a specific, aggressive target time in mind.
One way to maintain your intensity in pursuit of your passion is to make visible your principals and commitments around that passion. That is why I have published “A Running Manifesto”. Perhaps someday this will evolve into a small book. For now, I’ll be content to post it as motivation, and to receive your challenges, inputs, and feedback as to its value and the principals stated.
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