Kings of the Trail #68
- Luke Jarman
- May 31, 2024
- 2 min read
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"Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts."
John Wooden
Perseverance, resilience, commitment…there are many words for this particular trait and many more quotes and stories of people exhibiting them. Bouncing back from continued and persistent knockbacks to rise and claim glory. An age-old story often repeated. What I like most about the above quote, however, is the first part about success not being the endpoint. When you achieve something, no matter how small, that’s not the time to stop. It takes courage to keep going through the tough times, but it also takes courage to start over when you have achieved your goals. There are so many ways this mindset can be applied to both life and perusing outdoor adventures, whether on the trails or in the city. Make sure you keep making it count whatever you are doing and wherever you are on your journey…
Until next week, be safe and enjoy the trails...
Read one man’s search for rewards and the lessons that can be learned from leaning into one’s weakness…
Trail running is hard, it’s fun, but it’s hard. You don’t need to make it really hard by committing to an ultra race, find the joy without the pressure…
Learn some coping mechanisms, train to recognise challenges before you become overwhelmed and know how to deal with setbacks in this guide to training psychological resistance…
Not sure about the whole getting up and going vibe? This study into longevity in extreme athletes might convince you otherwise…
📸 Englischer Garten, Munich, Germany
Each week I update the Kings of the Trail playlist with a new selection – just like trail runs or hikes, you can be sure that it will be a varied and eclectic journey, but hopefully, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
The Philarmonik is a multi-instrumentalist, rapper and singer and with his slick band recently won NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. This song is awesome. Lively, clever and has the line: “Now, if you fall seven times, make sure you get up eight.” Sage advice in the theme of this week’s quote. Get up again and get back at it with this tune to liven you up. While you’re at it, you should also catch their Tiny Desk performance.
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