Final Run πββοΈ
1K π―
Late to the party π with my final attempt at the Winter Speed Challenge (sorry roseabi!) but forcing myself out on Christmas Eve Eve for this was a good decision for my mind, body & soul! π€
Started with a swift 5 minute warm up walk because it is π₯Ά out there! Followed by a super slow 1K warm up jog to get blood flowing to all the right places. I got lost in my thoughts here ... recent night shift life has seriously messed with my body clock so I promised myself not to be too hard on myself if I donβt manage to be speedy Gonzales today.
I paused after my slow 1K to calm my breathing and gather my thoughts π
I channeled all of my emotions from the past year that was 2020 π€ͺ Specifically, all of my anger! π€ As a creative I have never ever experienced the deepest & darkest lows that I have experienced this year. The total lack of support and the flippant tone from others to just βretrainβ has made me (and so many many others) feel totally and utterly worthless. This, this is my fuel β½οΈ for today.
And also, all of my gratitude - running has been my lifeline since May and I am beyond pleased with how far I have come in such a short amount of time. All of the days that I just wanted to stay in bed and feel depressed - I forced my little legs out to run. Knowing that the post run reward will see me through - if only until the next day. This year has been all about self care.
The angry π‘ fuel worked its magic πͺ
A whole 10 seconds off my last 1K PB πͺ
Iβm not sure when I can get back on due to work but maybe Christmas Day - if I decide to get out for a 10K π€ so I will wish everyone a safe & happy Christmas π and I want to thank you all for your supportive encouragement to a βrookieβ runner since May ππ» You have all been amazing and together we can run 2020 straight to the π
Happy and safe running all πββοΈπββοΈ
#BeKind