Metrics don't define Success
Remember when you first said,
“I just discovered running and it has changed my life”?
Those endorphin-filled miles bled into the rest of your day. Running felt like freedom.
But be honest—are you still buzzing with that joy? Or has it gotten harder to find?
We live in a culture that praises the ultra-fast, the ultra-fit, and the ultra-far. Even if “ultra” was never your goal, the message sneaks in. Before you know it, the excitement of your style of running is hijacked by everyone else's definition of success.
Suddenly, running feels less fun and more like another job—another hustle in an already busy life.
It shows up in the thoughts we carry:
“I’m too slow.”
“I need to hit 10 miles before I can hang with my family tonight.”
“I’m not running far enough to be a real runner.”
“I’m going to embarrass myself at this race.”
How did this happen?
The marketing. The highlight reels. The endless stories of elites. Our feeds are full of “epic” and we forget the simple beauty of just… going for a run.
And when no one says the metrics of pace, distance or elevation don’t matter—they will absolutely f*cking matter.
Run Outside the Noise
So here’s what I’m doing:
I’m launching a FREE, limited-time cohort called Run Outside the Noise. Think of it as a reset button for your running. Not another grind-fest. Not another “go harder, be tougher” program. This is about rediscovering the good stuff—the runs that feel like freedom, not homework.
If running has started to feel like a job—or if you just want more balance—this is your chance to bring the joy back.
Opt into the free Run Outside the Noise Fall Cohort when it launches.
I hope to see you there.
Have a nice run,
Brett F.
Footnote: Running has seasons. If your running feeds your soul right now, keep at it—you’re doing it right. But if the joy has slipped, or the metrics have started to weigh heavy, this is for you.