Both can be true. We’re competitive creatures who want to beat the person in front of us but, ultimately, running is a solitary sport where you’re seeking to improve against yourself. Case in point, if I finish 1st in a local 5k but miss by PR by 30s I’m not going to be thrilled.
Both can be true. We’re competitive creatures who want to beat the person in front of us but, ultimately, running is a solitary sport where you’re seeking to improve against yourself. Case in point, if I finish 1st in a local 5k but miss by PR by 30s I’m not going to be thrilled.