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For indoor track workouts I like to figure out roughly when I'm going to finish a mile or 2k or whatever then ignore the clock except for the last digit. I'll use the last digit to make sure I'm on pace and then, when I see that final time it’s a nice surprise, "I'm done already?!"

Often I'll even ignore the lap splits. I like to get in the moment as the laps fly by. My thoughts go to: This is how my feet feel, this is my breathing, posture. I'll move my awareness through my body like a captain surveying his ship. Is everything in tip top shape? Very good. Carry on.

Pain gets the same treatment: side stitch? fatigued legs? Duly noted. Carry on.

Worrying does no good. To slow or not to slow is a split second decision. Make the decision. Stick to it. Analyze the result afterward. Second guessing is for late evenings staring up at the ceiling with regret. Actually, it's not even any good there, but damn hard to help it sometimes.



- Neal

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