Worrying about a finishing time is like standing on the soccer pitch and looking at the scoreboard. You may hope that your score is higher than the other team, but, likely, it won't be at the end of the game because you're focused on the wrong thing.

If you want to enjoy your running (and any other exercise), think less about the outcome and more about the process. The joy is found in the process.

It’s easy to think that training is all that is required to perform well in your next race and while training is obviously vital, mental strength is just as important - maybe more so. A mistake many athletes make is not realising that great mental strength is of the utmost importance when it comes to developing your athletic abilities and racing to your potential.