I so needed to hear these words !! They are perfect. We have such a short time to have fun so everyday needs to be fun!!! Being competitive (very competitive ) takes the FUN out of training somedays especially closer to race days !!! This post and reminders were just what this athlete, wife,mom, crisis health worker needed !!! Thank you Courtney always love your posts
FUN IS THE FUNNEL. Being on the path of relentless growth for long term, it must come from a lot within & Curiosity and FUN has to be in the driver seat. If not, it doesn't last for long.
I love this. Sometimes when I’m having fun I actually become more bold and aggressive in racing too, which I feel like gives such a huge competitive advantage. Instead of waiting anticipating the next attack in fear, switching to a “fun” mentality also lets you see it as a challenge and absorb hard things better.
Wow, this speaks to me massively. When I became a professional athlete, I completely isolated myself from the fun, thinking I was doing the right thing. Long story short, I burned myself out and could never go back to high performance racing. I'm still processing and trying to accept it.
Hey Kate, thanks for sharing this. It is very enjoyable to read and there are so many things to take away from it, even for my domain of work. I’m taking the article with me to share it with my colleagues :)
I have always thought of treating emotions as information to note and either act on or disregard, as byproducts of the work meant to be dealt with. But I love the reframe of intentionally cultivating them as inputs.
This is perfect. I was reminded of this over the weekend when I set out on a training ride. I opted against wearing my kit, choosing comfortable jorts and a western shirt instead. I hoped on a vintage CX bike in my garage rather than my go-to gravel bike. I chose a fun route that pokes in about out of a forest by the Bay, and some nice rolling roads through a tony neighborhood.
It was fun and joy I was chasing. I poked down that road I’d never ridden. I climbed the hill not knowing where I’d end up. I stopped at a little free library and pocketed a new book.
It was a blast. It was also fast, notching a bunch of PRs and fitness goals on that “chill ride with high vibes”.
I’m thrilled to read your musings and to understand the science behind it. Thank you.
Enjoyment isn't the enemy of elite performance. We hear the old-school myths all the time, but the truth is simple: the athletes who last aren't always the ones who suffered the most. They are the ones who never stopped loving the process!
I so needed to hear these words !! They are perfect. We have such a short time to have fun so everyday needs to be fun!!! Being competitive (very competitive ) takes the FUN out of training somedays especially closer to race days !!! This post and reminders were just what this athlete, wife,mom, crisis health worker needed !!! Thank you Courtney always love your posts
FUN IS THE FUNNEL. Being on the path of relentless growth for long term, it must come from a lot within & Curiosity and FUN has to be in the driver seat. If not, it doesn't last for long.
I love this. Sometimes when I’m having fun I actually become more bold and aggressive in racing too, which I feel like gives such a huge competitive advantage. Instead of waiting anticipating the next attack in fear, switching to a “fun” mentality also lets you see it as a challenge and absorb hard things better.
Wow, this speaks to me massively. When I became a professional athlete, I completely isolated myself from the fun, thinking I was doing the right thing. Long story short, I burned myself out and could never go back to high performance racing. I'm still processing and trying to accept it.
Hey Kate, thanks for sharing this. It is very enjoyable to read and there are so many things to take away from it, even for my domain of work. I’m taking the article with me to share it with my colleagues :)
Such a great article.
I have always thought of treating emotions as information to note and either act on or disregard, as byproducts of the work meant to be dealt with. But I love the reframe of intentionally cultivating them as inputs.
Excited to do some experimenting.
This is perfect. I was reminded of this over the weekend when I set out on a training ride. I opted against wearing my kit, choosing comfortable jorts and a western shirt instead. I hoped on a vintage CX bike in my garage rather than my go-to gravel bike. I chose a fun route that pokes in about out of a forest by the Bay, and some nice rolling roads through a tony neighborhood.
It was fun and joy I was chasing. I poked down that road I’d never ridden. I climbed the hill not knowing where I’d end up. I stopped at a little free library and pocketed a new book.
It was a blast. It was also fast, notching a bunch of PRs and fitness goals on that “chill ride with high vibes”.
I’m thrilled to read your musings and to understand the science behind it. Thank you.
This is an awesome reminder!!
Enjoyment isn't the enemy of elite performance. We hear the old-school myths all the time, but the truth is simple: the athletes who last aren't always the ones who suffered the most. They are the ones who never stopped loving the process!