THE TRIAL OF MILES

every runner embarks on the "trial of miles" at one point in their career or another. tune in to hear 8 running lessons I took away from the book "once a runner" that changed my life, my relationship with running and helped equip me to take on the trial of miles.
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0:00 intro
0:49 success is NOT linear
1:48 no substitute for discipline and consistency
2:42 comparison is the thief of joy
4:06 your goals are closer than they appear
5:03 relax & let it flow
6:20 control the controllables
7:12 don't SURVIVE it, THRIVE in it
8:21 perfect time = NOW

[@prestonruth]

Short break from videos but we’re back! Stay tuned for some exciting content to come in 2024 ‼️🙏🏾

[@19Ricky9]

Another excellent quote to sum up the 'don't survive it, thrive in it' point is: "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain"

[@prestonruth]

Amen! Very true

[@klepperkamarad]

51 years of running; the motivating book I read in 1972 was Cooper's "Aerobics".

[@prestonruth]

I’ll have to check it out!

[@statictech7]

Thank you for sharing that. It was a simple comment but it made me reflect on my personal motivations and where they stemmed from.

[@19Ricky9]

Every single one of these tips is extremely relatable for me and I'm sure implementing each one and understanding them will be revolutionary for my running journey. Thanks for this.

[@prestonruth]

I’m glad they are helpful to you! Just a few of the many lessons I’ve learned in the past few years that have shaped my current outlook on life and my running journey overall

[@tudypie]

Just found your channel and your videos are amazing! I am also a highschool 800m runner , been running for 1 year. Looking forward to new videos!

[@prestonruth]

Thank you so much! A lot of cool stuff in store. Best of luck with your running journey!

[@gcklo]

One of my favorite books

[@levi_athle]

Oh man...everyone is different. I read it around 10 years ago and I really just absolutely struggled through that book and did not like any moments of it. It is now part of the running classics, so I finished it. However, the language, the phrasing, the story line...it just did not resonate with me and found it so hard to read more than 10 pages at once. You get a book like Bowerman, Running with the Buffalos, Born to Run, Feet in the Clouds, Life of Billy Bland...those are more likely inspiring and fascinating to me. This is just a comment, if you enjoyed it, good on you !!! Forza !!!

[@prestonruth]

Great perspective! I definitely agree that it is a different read than running with the buffaloes and other running books that do strike up more the motivation/inspiration. I think this book resonated with me because I needed this sort of book during that season of my life and I empathized a lot with the runners journey. Thanks for the comment!

[@mikeym07]

Love the vid bro keep it up u inspire me a lot💪🏽

[@prestonruth]

Thanks so much! Means so much fr

[@vanessaruns_il]

Your video was very inspiring to watch! Thank you for sharing!

[@prestonruth]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@ryantinney]

Keep up the excellent work young man.

[@prestonruth]

Thanks so much! Will do!

[@JohnSmith-rx2uv]

You have an excellent stride Keep pushing forward

[@prestonruth]

Thank you!

[@Shevock]

Good wisdom for athletes. Very zen.

[@prestonruth]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@moosejohnson4816]

Thanks!!!

[@froggeeky232]

Throwing a comment up for the algo! Keep up the great content dawg!

[@prestonruth]

Thanks for the support Nate!

[@thomasmcquade4332]

Great video mate Just downloaded the book 🤟🏻

[@prestonruth]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it!

[@mossiahcreatordesigner.5366]

Yes, a University of tennessee volunteers athlete without a band or a ball in his or her hand. - kudos you, bro.

[@prestonruth]

Thank you!

[@mossiahcreatordesigner.5366]

@@prestonruth go vols! Your ig information

[@MadlenKappeler]

Just came across your Channel. Keep it up! Which camera do you use?

[@prestonruth]

Thanks so much! I use a Sony ZV-E10

[@prem3957]

Great Video Preston! Do you edit them yourself?

[@prestonruth]

Thanks so much! Yes I edit and do it all myself

[@prem3957]

@@prestonruth That's Great Preston. I'm a video editor and will save your time by editing them for you. I can share my portfolio with you. Let's connect:)

[@johnmccuistion1163]

Go Vols!

[@prestonruth]

Yessir! Go Vols!

[@BENEATH_THE_SEWERS]

Wheres your big buckle from the leadville 100 ?

[@prestonruth]

Haven’t run that race yet

[@BENEATH_THE_SEWERS]

@@prestonruth I'll be impressed if you do those raw 100 miles.