The Mental Game Part 1

I'm certainly no expert on or at running, but I think I have a good foundation. One thing I do know about running is that your mind set and thoughts while running is very important. Some people think about several things while running like planning their day, problem solving, sometimes anger, positive thoughts, or their pace and running form.

I tend to flow pretty well in my thought processes while I'm running. I tend to think a little about what songs on my playlist mean to me, problem solving, pace, and form. I'm not one who thinks that positive thinking changes your whole life or stuff like that. However, I do think a positive attitude will help you RE-act to life differently. I also think that positive thoughts help me run better. I remember when I used to run without music my thoughts were much more important to my pace. My favorite running shirt at the time was a gray Champion brand t-shirt. Often when the run would get tough or I would start cramping I would tell myself "Brandon you're a Champion, you can do this." Guess what? I did do it.

I have tried to listen to a whole playlist of secular music while running and it just doesn't work for me. Why? I feel like it quenches my spirit. I need to think positively, so why not listen to positive Christian music. My playlist now consists of all Christian music except one song.

When I'm running I like to still think of myself as a Champion, Hero, or Warrior. Some of the songs on my playlist will help explain.........................Warrior Poet, Echelon, Fireproof, and Rise Up.

I could talk forever about The Mental Game with Running and also how it affects our walks as Christians. So I'll get back to it another time.