I’m a big fan of ways you can improve your running that aren’t actually running. There’s only so much time to run in a week, right?
For example… are you tying your shoes the right way? I watched this 3 minute TED talk a year ago, and discovered that, like many people, I was NOT tying my shoes the right way.
One little difference in how I formed the bow completely solved the problem of my shoes coming untied while I was running. The best part? I no longer had to double knot them, so they’re a breeze to untie and pull off.
It took me at least a week to get into the habit of tying my bow differently, but I’ve never gone back.
Now when I want to take a break on a run, I’ve got to fiddle with my i-pod instead of waiting for my shoes to come untied.
Watch the talk and see for yourself!
Cool, right? I love TED talks. Their slogan is “ideas worth spreading”, and I find them just that. They’re engaging, intellectual, fun to watch, and many of them have impacted the way I understand the world and interact with it.
I love them so much that Greg surprised me with TEDxCambridge tickets for my birthday! Here’s a photo of me at the event, trying on the google glass before the talks started 🙂 I love the guy in the background.
Take-aways: I left the talk thinking about how the speakers’ ideas could influence my running. Greg says that’s because everything looks like a nail when you have a hammer, and I’m so passionate about running.
I think that’s because we all have unique characteristics as part of an audience. We bring something to the table that affects the way we will interpret and share ideas. Ten of us could watch the same TED talk and find different applications for that knowledge, and that’s really cool. It’s one of the reasons I love it when people comment on my blog or share their own experiences with me. Ideas grow and evolve when they’re shared!
So thanks for sharing your ideas, reading mine, and learning (finally) how to tie your shoes the right way. 😉