124: The Hidden Culprit That Takes Joy Out of Our Running

Comparison comes very easily to us and it can rob us of joy. When we are experiencing satisfaction in our life, why does it matter what level of satisfaction our neighbor is experiencing. Even further, shouldn’t their greater satisfaction just inspire us to greater heights? Why does comparison tend to deflate us? Highlights of the Episode: The roots and nature of comparison. 3:35 When comparison becomes habitual and unintentional. 6:00 The dangers of comparing your suc...

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Angie and Kevin Brown are here to help real life runners to improve their running and their life through conversations about training, mindset, nutrition, health and wellness, family, and all the crazy things that life throws at us.  The lessons that we learn from running can carry over into all aspects of our life, and we are here to explore those connections through current research, our experiences, and stories from real people out on the roads and trails, so that you can become a physically and mentally stronger runner and achieve the goals that matter to you. We are Kevin and Angie Brown, husband and wife, mom and dad, coaches, and runners. Angie holds her doctorate degree in physical therapy and uses running as part of her integrated fitness routine. Kevin is a marathoner who has been coaching runners for over a decade.  Together, we want to help make running more accessible to more people, so that more people can gain the benefits of being a Real Life Runner.