Philosophy professor and elite runner Sabrina Little has some thoughts on the matter.
Running, we like to tell ourselves, doesn’t make us better than other people, but it does make us better than we would otherwise be.But what if we flip the script? Can being better people make us better runners?That’s among the topics tackled in The Examined Run, one of the most thought-provoking running books published in recent years. Author Sabrina Little is uniquely qualified to guide readers through issues of character and sport—in addition to being a five-time U.S.
Kierkegaard said some really interesting things about envy, and Viktor Frankl helps us understand the connection between meaning and suffering. I have benefitted from applying these ideas to my own running. They have refined my thinking, and they help me see through present biases.What are three ways that running has made you a better person?There are certain excellences that running selects for. If I am patient or courageous, this helps me to race well.
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