Your Ego is Ruining your Running

It’s my first long run after a couple weeks off and I'm struggling through the last kilometre. I spot someone up on the path ahead. It’s a man walking his dog and heading in my direction. I discreetly adjust my posture - stand tall, shoulders back, strong strides. I’m getting closer, about 10metres away. I have to time this just right. I wait until the last moment. Í take one last breath of air and then, holding my breath with the most relaxed face I can muster up, I seamlessly glide past the pair, abdominals braced, silent and effortless as if I could do this all day!