Dear lovers of running shoes, of strides, of emotions, of those who explore limits and infinite sensations that we share, here I begin my journey as a sports blogger. I will share my knowledge, experiences, tips, tricks, advice and so many other experiences that surround my professional career as an athlete. But first, I want you to know who Raquel González Campos is.
I was born in Mataró (Barcelona) on November 16, 1989. At the age of 11 I took my first steps in athletics and in 2005 I decided to focus my sporting path in a professional way, settling in the High Performance Center of Sant Cugat del Vallés until today.
Making self-improvement a way of life, I have become an international medalist in the 20km race walk and my main goal is the Olympic Games.
Restless and ambitious, I have a degree in Audiovisual Communication from Pompeu Fabra University and I am currently studying for a Master's Degree in Communication Management.
In the same way that we should not start the house from the roof, there are chapters that will have to wait.
So I want to start with the "Why" of my sport: athletics orrunning" for those who follow the dialectics of fashion.
Probably many times you have been asked why do you run? and the answer will have been difficult to transmit, since it is a secret that only those of us who practice it know of its authenticity. George Sheehan (1918-1993), nicknamed the "runner's philosopher", began running at the age of 45 and explained that his life changed completely as a result. A cardiologist by profession and an advocate of listening to our bodies as we run, he provides wonderful answers to these "whys".
"Where perfect physical conditions begin, self-discovery begins. The athlete who has a complete mastery of the skills of his sport comes to understand the person he is, through his bond with that sport and his responses to the stresses and strains that arise within it. He discovers what he is made of. What his true personality is."
"When I became a runner moving from a healthy body to a healthy mind seemed a completely natural small step, that muscular strength would become a virtue. That my ability to master pain and fatigue would allow me to control guilt and anxiety. It seemed inevitable that the good functioning of the body would be transmitted to the mind and heart. And necessary, in a way, that the optimal physiological conditions would not take long to reach their psychological counterpart. Perfect physical conditions, I thought, would give me back not only my body, but also my soul."
"We are not meant to stand still. Inactivity is completely unnatural for the body. Its consequence is often a breakdown of balance. When the beneficial effects of activity on cardiac circulation and on the body's systems are absent, everything measurable starts to go wrong."
"Success means having the courage, determination, and will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
"The first half hour of my running is for my body. The last half hour, for my soul. At the beginning, the road is a miracle of solitude and escape. At the end, it is a miracle of discovery and joy. And, throughout, it brings me the realization of what Blake meant when he said: energy is a delight."
"But the euphoria, that ardor, ceases. Running asks for effort. It has ceased to be easy. The next quarter of an hour will demand more each time. I'll be tempted to turn around and head back to town. Apparently, there is more to being human than enjoyment, more than pleasure. Life is also pain. And, for that reason, it is also continuous and essential perplexity."
"I could put this motto on my runner's jersey (you get what you can't). If there is a better standard for a runner, it has not yet reached my ears. If one wants to be all one can be, one has to expect failure from time to time. Discovering the limits of one's ability will ultimately and infallibly end with walking to the finish line."
Among his books, I would like to highlightRunning & Being: The Total Experience "; best seller of The New York Times or " This Running Life ".
I look forward to seeing you in the next post in order to add life to our years. With love and illusion;
Raquel @RaquelGlzCampos
The pink running shoes I'm stretching with are the Mizuno Wave Aero 12
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