There’s something in running called the rule of thirds.

One third of the time you’ll feel good – or great.

One third of the time you’ll feel okay – average or below average.

One third of the time you’ll feel terrible – it feels like you’ve lost a step or you simply don’t have it.

If you’re training is generally like that, you’re on the right track.

Then why do we get discouraged when we run or perform poorly?

We should perform poorly one third of the time.

We should expect hard days.

We should expect off days over half the time.

You shouldn’t feel good all the time.

What if you changed your mindset?

You don’t have to go in thinking it’s going to be an off day.

Go in with a positive attitude and try your best each day.

The outcome doesn’t matter.

If it’s a great day, good.

If it’s an off day, that’s okay too.

Off days are expected.

It’s really all about showing up.

Showing up even if you don’t feel like it.

No one feels good every day.

Control what you can control.

Show up every day.