Learning to use my brain while I ran. I started out running for exercise. It would take a lot to convince myself to run, and then keep myself from wanting to q

Learning to use my brain while I ran. I started out running for exercise. It would take a lot to convince myself to run, and then keep myself from wanting to quit. I got really good at tricking myself or rewarding myself after a run. At some point, I think it was that I got in better shape, I didn't need that much motivation. I could go for a run and not think about the physical work of it. I could think about whatever, either letting my mind wander, or think through an issue I had run into. It became much more enjoyable. I wish I had gotten to that point faster.