If a runner runs 26 miles and no one is around to see her do it, did she run a marathon? In other words: can you run a marathon, while not participating in an official marathon?! This question was inspired by that age old philosophical question: If a tree falls in a forest and no… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Running and philosophy
To have or to be?
When it come to the philosophical debate about whether we áre our bodies, or whether we háve bodies, I have always preferred the first. I’ld like to think I’m móre than my body, and that who I am is not determined just by my genes, my enviroment and my wiring. But when I see people… Continue Reading
The Red Queen Hypothesis
… and what runners and moms can learn from it! ‘Well, in our country,’ said Alice, still panting a little, ‘you’d generally get to somewhere else — if you run very fast for a long time, as we’ve been doing.’ ‘A slow sort of country!’ said the Queen. ‘Now, here, you see, it takes all… Continue Reading
Body and mind and running
Descartes considered body and mind two separate entities, but modern philosophers agree that there is no separation between the two. They are very much connected. Your body influences your feelings, and your feelings influence your body. This principle is used succesfully in laughing therapy. By starting to laugh, you inadvertently start to feel happier! The… Continue Reading
Are you a praxis runner or a poiesis runner?
Mindfullness is hot. Living in the moment, being aware of your surroundings are things you can practise by running! The many benefits of running never cease to amaze me. How can you practise mindfulness by running? First and foremost you have to run for the fun of it, and not just to become faster and… Continue Reading
Moderation
Running is a great way to practise your virtues. The first virtue that comes to my mind is willpower. You need that to get yourself off your comfortable couch and out of the house. Determination and persistance will also serve you well: ‘No you can’t eat your chocolate and chips, you have to go out… Continue Reading