Comments on: My Kick-Butt Marathon Strategy: Smile, Breathe and Go Slowly (Plus, Why I LOVED Honolulu) http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/ Simple Productivity Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:14:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: How to jump http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-71639 How to jump Mon, 25 May 2009 11:31:24 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-71639 Leo, this looks like a really great strategy for running a marathon, I wonder will it be useful for learning how to jump higher? Leo, this looks like a really great strategy for running a marathon, I wonder will it be useful for learning how to jump higher?

]]> By: Karthik http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-56100 Karthik Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:28:52 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-56100 Congratulations Leo! I ran my first marathon last July and am training towards the same one this year. Your thoughts on eating, training and attitude towards running the marathon have been very helpful. Congratulations Leo! I ran my first marathon last July and am training towards the same one this year.

Your thoughts on eating, training and attitude towards running the marathon have been very helpful.

]]> By: Les http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-55592 Les Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:12:25 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-55592 Well done Leo, great time too. I can really relate to this. I did a half marathon back in 2004 and pushed myself to finish in under 2hrs, did it in 1:59 and then felt underwhelmed when I crossed the line. I did the same race last year (2008) and this time thought lets enjoy this one. So I did, I smiled most of the time around but more importantly took time to observe my fellow runners, even waiting to see if some needed help while I was running. I crossed the finish in 2:03 but in reality I enjoyed the race this time much more than the first time. I was having fun rather than taking it too seriously and losing the point of running in the first place. Consequently this year I am running to half marathons a week apart followed by a triathlon in June and all for charity. And you know what I will enjoy every minute of it and not taking it too seriously other than the fund raising. Well done Leo, great time too.

I can really relate to this. I did a half marathon back in 2004 and pushed myself to finish in under 2hrs, did it in 1:59 and then felt underwhelmed when I crossed the line. I did the same race last year (2008) and this time thought lets enjoy this one. So I did, I smiled most of the time around but more importantly took time to observe my fellow runners, even waiting to see if some needed help while I was running. I crossed the finish in 2:03 but in reality I enjoyed the race this time much more than the first time. I was having fun rather than taking it too seriously and losing the point of running in the first place.

Consequently this year I am running to half marathons a week apart followed by a triathlon in June and all for charity. And you know what I will enjoy every minute of it and not taking it too seriously other than the fund raising.

]]> By: Father Sez » Archive » When facing hardship, smile, breathe, go slow and reflect on this advice http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-54879 Father Sez » Archive » When facing hardship, smile, breathe, go slow and reflect on this advice Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:39:08 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-54879 [...] today I read an excellent article by Zen Habits on his secret weapon that helped him in running and completing the Hawaii marathon and achieve all the goals he had set for himself. I think Leo has some splendid advice and thus I [...] [...] today I read an excellent article by Zen Habits on his secret weapon that helped him in running and completing the Hawaii marathon and achieve all the goals he had set for himself. I think Leo has some splendid advice and thus I [...]

]]> By: Blogger Lunch with ZenHabits.net’s Leo Babauta « Capsun’s Corner http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-54603 Blogger Lunch with ZenHabits.net’s Leo Babauta « Capsun’s Corner Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:27:41 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-54603 [...] how Leo described us in his post: I also had a chance to have lunch with a few Zen Habits readers: Sid Savara, Capsun Poe, Sandee [...] [...] how Leo described us in his post: I also had a chance to have lunch with a few Zen Habits readers: Sid Savara, Capsun Poe, Sandee [...]

]]> By: Brett Cornwright http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-54470 Brett Cornwright Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:35:52 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-54470 Great job Leo! Pacing is the key to the marathon and you nailed it. Congratulations! Great job Leo! Pacing is the key to the marathon and you nailed it. Congratulations!

]]> By: Victoria http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-54421 Victoria Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:07:13 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-54421 Hey Leo: I ran Honolulu last week too! Congrats on a great race with really tough and wet conditions...the first half for me was good, but then I got some blisters going in my right WET shoe and that really changed my strategy. I did Chicago Marathon before in 3:45 but Honolulu got me and it was 5:30ish. My legs tightened up tremendously for the last 8 or so miles and I was happy to finish!! Thanks for the mantra ideas as I will try next year when I take Honolulu on again. It was fun overall though, kind of crazy how that works out. I agree, Hawaii is a magical place, even in the urban areas with such diversity of people and beauty. I think that even changing a flat tire in Hawaii would even be fun!! By the way, my work takes me to Guam quite a bit and I love Guam and the other Western Pacific islands a lot. American Samoa in the South is amazing as well. I'm lucky to be able to be in that part of the world often and have gained so much from the people and cultures out there. Be well. Hey Leo:

I ran Honolulu last week too! Congrats on a great race with really tough and wet conditions…the first half for me was good, but then I got some blisters going in my right WET shoe and that really changed my strategy. I did Chicago Marathon before in 3:45 but Honolulu got me and it was 5:30ish. My legs tightened up tremendously for the last 8 or so miles and I was happy to finish!!

Thanks for the mantra ideas as I will try next year when I take Honolulu on again. It was fun overall though, kind of crazy how that works out.
I agree, Hawaii is a magical place, even in the urban areas with such diversity of people and beauty. I think that even changing a flat tire in Hawaii would even be fun!!

By the way, my work takes me to Guam quite a bit and I love Guam and the other Western Pacific islands a lot. American Samoa in the South is amazing as well.
I’m lucky to be able to be in that part of the world often and have gained so much from the people and cultures out there.
Be well.

]]> By: My new mantra « The simple art of slowing down http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-54388 My new mantra « The simple art of slowing down Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:21:29 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-54388 [...] December 21, 2008 by Jesse So, over on Zen Habits Leo recently posted the results of his trip to Hawaii for the Honolulu Marathon. He also introduced me to my new mantra: [...] [...] December 21, 2008 by Jesse So, over on Zen Habits Leo recently posted the results of his trip to Hawaii for the Honolulu Marathon. He also introduced me to my new mantra: [...]

]]> By: Melinda http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-54357 Melinda Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:52:02 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-54357 That's incredible, Leo! Way to go! That’s incredible, Leo! Way to go!

]]> By: quilly http://zenhabits.net/2008/12/my-kick-butt-marathon-strategy-smile-breathe-and-go-slowly-plus-why-i-loved-honolulu/#comment-54332 quilly Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:26:32 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/?p=1954#comment-54332 That throng ran past my house. It was a sight to see! That throng ran past my house. It was a sight to see!

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