Comments on: Running and Writing: Focus, Endurance and More

By: 9 Links: Writing Endurance « Keri Mathews

9 Links: Writing Endurance « Keri Mathews — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:05:05 +0000

[...] From Christopher Jackson at Fuel Your Writing: Running and Writing: Focus, Endurance and More [...]

By: Sabrina Hyrick

Sabrina Hyrick — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:01:33 +0000

The like the post on running & writing.I used to run but not to wont be writing too much but I will do the both now and create achievement

By: Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:13:58 +0000

Thanks for commenting Clint, glad that you enjoyed the article.

Great avatar, too!

By: Clint

Clint — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:09:12 +0000

Great post on the connection between running and writing. I’m a runner/writer and find running and writing create endurance, and you need endurance to succeed.

By: Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson — Mon, 02 May 2011 09:40:25 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Jeff, great to hear you love the look of FYW as well as our content!

Well done for running the half marathon! I did one a couple of years ago and loved it. Just getting back into my running, and it’s definitely helping with my writing. The connection is definitely strong, and I agree with you that the connection is there most likely for any creative discipline.

By: Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson — Mon, 02 May 2011 09:38:14 +0000

Thanks for commenting Jenny! What you say about things getting easier as we do them is very true. Good luck with your writing, and with your nursing!

By: Lessons About Writing and Life from Half Marathon Training | Goins, Writer

Lessons About Writing and Life from Half Marathon Training | Goins, Writer — Sun, 01 May 2011 18:43:28 +0000

[...] I reflect on my training, I realize that there are a lot of parallels between running and writing (and the rest of [...]

By: Jeff Goins

Jeff Goins — Sun, 01 May 2011 18:28:58 +0000

I just ran a half marathon and couldn’t agree more with these insights. There is certainly a connection between the process of running and writing – and maybe any creative discipline. Thanks for sharing this – love the look of your blog, as well.

By: Get Off Your Backside! – Ways for Writers to Stay Fit | Fuel Your Writing

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:11:38 +0000

[...] writer in ways other than improving health. I wrote about some of these benefits previously on FYW here. The points I make in that article are adapted from Haruki Murakami’s inspiring memoir [...]

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:38:58 +0000

I so agree with this article! This experience of “running and writing” began when I started high school. I went to an all girls school that emphasized writing as a crucial importance, and as I progressed, I noticed that I had gotten better each time I wrote. Simultaneously, I was in cross country running which I absolutely loved, or love in terms if running now. I noticed my passion in both when realizing that I had to give my all every time I did either things. It’s honestly a beautiful experience that I can continue throughout my life, but on the other hand, I am conflicting between writing and nursing as a major. Currently, I am in a nursing program, and mind you I favor working with people and their health situations, but my love for writing is strong. Maybe something will happen in the future reflecting upon this…who knows. Just wanted to put my word in.

By: Website Wednesday: Fuel Your Writing « To Do: Dissertation

Website Wednesday: Fuel Your Writing « To Do: Dissertation — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:07:03 +0000

[...] Running and Writing: “Runners and writers are very much alike. They are both, in essence, solitary characters, often confined to long, lonely hours of mental or physical exertion, in order to achieve their goals.” [...]

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:18:19 +0000

I’m as far from being a writer as possible … as you know Chris, but clearly from the comments above, writing and talking about writing with like minded people is like running with like minded people… you all inspire each other to look for that ‘little extra’ to reach your goals.. quicker and easier. Training at either will bring more efficient running or more efficient writing. Running with friends is fun, clearly, writing with friends is also fun.

By: Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:10:20 +0000

I love this! What a great story… I can totally identify to the thoughts and ideas that come into my head as I run, and the rush to write them down when I get home. Glad to hear that it motivated you, and that you’ve been running (and writing) more! Keep it up!

By: Felicia Aguilar

Felicia Aguilar — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:13:18 +0000

It is interesting that I ran across this article. I’ve been writing ever since I can remember. It is the one thing that I’ve always been completely passionate about, other than my family, of course. I experienced my first real bout of writer’s block after the birth of my children. I have never been a runner but just a few weeks ago, I was walking outside and felt the sudden urge to run. When I got home, I felt determined to write down all the thoughts swirling around in my head. I ended up writing three pages in my journal that night. Ever since I’ve been walking and running more often, I find that I am able to focus, and write again!

By: Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:21:16 +0000

Beautifully put :) thanks for commenting!