I remember using the same mental tactic. Thinking, if I don't get through it this time (or even, if I don't get out the door this time), it will be harder next time. So, well done for keeping going!
I hear you every run and I keep it slow and steady! Best advice ever π
I actually think I started out anxious as all runs are now longer , even though I manage it physically (slowly), mentally I'm not yet convinced I can Keep doing it π³
I have, as far as I know up to yet done it all 'by the book' and had aterrific time and still am.. and yet.. currently on the IC, with a weird calf issue and having had to invest in a roller... and now looking at the wonders of a Sports massage
We never know where this path will lead us but it is terrific fun!!!
Its quite mentally tough at this stage, but you made it so well done:
Sarahb18 - 1 Gremlins - 0
You are balancing XX years as a non-runner Vs. 7 Weeks running, so the change to your psyche will take some time, and quite a few more runs before you believe that you are a runner.
Well done for completing it despite your gremlins best efforts. I was exactly the same this morning - I'm one run ahead of you and have found these 25 minute runs a battle but have found a way to switch off and ignore my gremlins and just push on !! We will soon both be onto week 8 and then graduation week to follow π
Read some previous posts about the toxic ten, those first ten minutes when your body does not realise it needs to move to 'running mode' and change the way it utilises oxygen. After 10- 12 minutes you will feel your body is responding and the run will feel easier. But it happens every run for every runner. Once you realse this it is easier to deal with and to keep going ! π
I was interested to read about the toxic ten. This always happens to me; I really struggle for about the first 12-15 mins and then feel easier after. I am not saying any of it is easy, but I have managed to keep going until the end.
I had trouble with this one too. Like you, I don't know how I managed to finish. I don't know how I kept going - I would long ago have slowed to a walk when it got tough. Let us know how you get on with the next one. I'm hoping for it to get a bit easier π°
Come on Sarahb18, you've come this far, remember where you were before week 1 and where you're at now. The finishing line is I. Sight now so grit those teeth and burst through the finishing tape, collect your medal and gloat in your graduation.
Tonight I'm AIMING to do W7R2 but I've always done it early morning so far, so not sure how it will suit me, after a day at work :-/. Don't mind if I have to repeat - curious to see how it goes. I've felt sick a few times on no food first thing, just water, so now am drinking water only after lunch & will have half a banana 2 hrs before.
Am nervous at doing something radically different for me π³ .
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