Being an Optimist, Jack Daniels Way

The great collection of running videos that is Flotrack has a series called “Thirsty Thursdays with Jack Daniels.” Of course Jack Daniels isn’t their drink of choice on a lonely Thursday; Jack Daniels is one of the most famous American distance running coaches (Daniels’ Running Formula). Each Thursday, more or less, an interview with Daniels is posted with him commentating on various subjects. Yesterday’s subject was about being optimistic.

When coming out of an injury, being optimistic is easy. There is no doubt in my mind that tomorrow will be better than today, that next week I will be able to handle 5 more miles than last week, that I’ll be back racing in a matter of months. It is when the tough training begins and the biggest races loom that being optimistic is most important, but also difficult.

Daniels, and his infinite wisdom on all that is distance running, has a little more to share… (broadcasting from a common training location in Flagstaff, Buffalo Park. Notice the beautiful peaks in the background!)

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You can view the rest of “Thirsty Thursday” videos here.