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Years ago I remember hearing something along those lines when I was learning to use a soft-tissue laser in dentistry. The laser didn’t work like the hand-piece where you could work fast and cut fast. The slower you went the faster (and better) the laser cut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somewhat counterintuitive, no? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think of that concept from time to time as there could be many situations where this idea applies. For me these days it’s with my running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I sure do miss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, you may be thinking isn’t this blog called “Live Play Run<\/em>” where is the Run?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well my friends, I sometimes think that too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But I know I will be back running again. And when I am, I will be stronger and leaner which will make running more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my journey, I’ve had to take a step back from running, but I have been walking every single day. I’ve actually walked over 115 miles since December 6th! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m coming back to myself again. I will be able to get back to running. No, I will be<\/em> running again soon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, you have to go slow to go fast. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to December 6th I was trying to run some here and there, without much consistency, but with a lot of frustration. It (running) felt hard and slow. But I love it so I kept trying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But like they say doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now working with a coach has helped give me consistency and direction. We both felt it was a good idea to stop the running for now and walk (in addition to strength training workouts). But she knows it is a goal of mine to get back to running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve eyed some races here in NC. There are more goals on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soon enough I’ll be going fast. Maybe even faster and better than before! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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