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Week 5 Run 3 (I thought about quitting before I even tried).

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This run was a mental challenge for me. I dreaded it. I knew it would be a set-back. I put it off an extra two days, which added to a lack of momentum. It isn't even that I completed it (plus a little extra) that makes me so proud. I am so proud that I got up out of my comfy recliner and made the attempt. That part was the true struggle. I did two things to get myself out of the house;

1. I wrote my reasons down for wanting to complete this program. I was honest with myself and many are vain and shallow, but I listed everything.

2. I watched some motivational videos and listened to some Les Brown. I know it seems like such a dramatic thing to have to do just to go for a jog, but I couldn't get my head to the right space without some help. (This one was especially helpful-- youtu.be/WYP9AGtLvRg) It got me out of the house and now I want a pair of Nike's.

I should know by now that it's the same thing every week; first fear, then dread, then some procrastination, then shock, then the elation. It's hard every week, but some part of me really loves it. And that's exactly why I know I won't quit, because it's been tough and I'm not willing to lose the effort and the progress that I've made.

Also, thank you for the support and wisdom I've received in this forum!

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Cornish-girl profile image
Cornish-girlGraduate

Wow your the inspiration!! How honest.

Well done,self motivation is hard but you have it. You should feel really proud of yourself.

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SC1472Graduate

Well done on getting out there - inspiration to call on when we try to come up with an excuse.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done... you did brilliantly... slow and steady does it and just one foot in front of the other.

" The days when you least feel like running, are usually the days when you need it the most"

Go you :)

in reply to Oldfloss

Old floss is spot on and you were brilliant doing all those things to get out of the door. Your reasons and motivations are personal to you and resonate with most of us I am sure. Great that you found your grit. Just fantastic...👍👟🏅

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Redbillie21Graduate

Cornish-girl best me to it. My first thought after reading your post was "wow"!

I really hope all those newbies out there read it because it is truly inspiring. You should be very proud of yourself. Well done to you 👍👍👍

LordOberon profile image
LordOberonGraduate

Nice one, reincarnatedQueen. You are a runner now! Now celebrate. And, do please, keep us updated!

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Cliff_HGraduate

Well done! Very inspirational and you've found the tools that work for getting you up and motivated to get out there and your post will help others that need a nudge out the door with their running shoes.

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mcgurranhouseGraduate

Very well done. In my opinion this run and the next one are two of the hardest runs in the entire program - as well as W1D1 of course. W6D1 can be a killer as it is shorter runs again, but don't let it fool you - you CAN do this! You will be great and that shiny badge is coming up fast! Good luck.

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