Running has strengthened my mental discipline.

[Wannaberoadrunner]

As I have said a few times on here, running has drawn out a certain amount of mental discipline that is pretty lacking in other areas of my life.

Two examples, I returned from holiday recently after not running for a week. This would be a time when energy and motivation would be at its lowest. I arrived home six in the evening, when I would have welcomed a well-earned rest after travelling from Gatwick aeroport and travelling on the tube and bus to get back home. I left a note on my bedroom door to just get the hell out there and run - and I did.

I was tired, my hip was hurting as a ate bread and I suspect I have a gluten allergy. But still, I did it. Not the best run, but I ran, regardless.

Second example was actually just a few days ago. For some reason, I had a stomach ache which was crippling, I even tried to go out there, but I was bent over walking like a cripple. I just went back home. Instead of giving up. I laid down on the bed, still in my running gear and decided to wait to see if the cramp subsided, which it did. It didn't go away altogether.

I still went out there and did my half an hour, albeit a bit later than usual.

I am the laziest woman on the planet, but somehow, when it comes to running, I draw strength and discipline from somewhere.

The reason why I am bothering to write this is because it is soaking wet outside right now and shows no signs of dying down and STILL, I will rise and run through it.

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Blooming fantastic, this totally shows how the mental strength drives you on, even when facing some discomfort which sounded horrible. Well done you on beating this and sharing your tale

[bareliz]

Yes it's strange isn't it. Once upon a time I wouldn't have even gone for a walk if it looked like it might rain or I was feeling a tad under the weather (forgive the pun). Now, it takes a lot more to put me off my stride. We must be toughening up.

[misswobble Graduate]

Good! The exercise will help your metabolism! Your digestion should improve no end if you keep running

If you need to dig deep then do it! 💪🏃‍♀️✔️😃👍

Come on! 😃

[icklegui Graduate]

Thanks for posting this - it's really encouraging! Well done to you for finding, recognising, and using that strength and discipline. I'm hoping to run (W4R3!), rain or no rain, later, and I suspect your post might help me push on and do it.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Great attitude, this is good to read and will motivate folk too to get out there and RUN

[Wannaberoadrunner Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Which is why I wrote it to begin with.

[icklegui Graduate in reply to Wannaberoadrunner]

whaddya know, your post did motivate me!

I'd fight you for title of laziest woman on the planet, but ...not sure I can be bothered...

[nikkiwabit Graduate]

Great, good for mind and body

[Wannaberoadrunner Graduate]

Sorry to day, I didn't run last night. But, I will definitely do so tonight. I need to catch up.