Week 6 Run 3!

[VictoriaRuns]

Well, I did it! But gosh that first and last 5 minutes were a struggle.

I kept bartering with myself that went something like this:

"I need to stop."

"Okay, what's wrong?"

"Well err.."

"Breathing okay, legs okay?"

"Well yes. But..."

"You need to stop."

"Yes."

"Well when do you need to stop?"

"Not right now this second, I just can't possibly do this, so let's just stop now."

"Okay. Well let's keep going until you absolutely have to stop."

"Okay."

Reader, I did not ever absolutely have to stop. But gosh it was good to do so when the 25 min mark came along! 😂

As some of you know, I run in the gym, so distracting myself is not as easy as you breezey outdoor runners, but I did so today by holding my headphones when things got really tough so that the music was a touch louder, or looking down (only sometimes, was conscious of my posture, don't worry) and marveling at the action of my feet, running and running, and running, or visualising myself running a half marathon, which is something I've recently decided I would like to be my final goal on this running journey (even though I'm fully aware it may take years.)

Anyway, did not think I would be able to do this, but isn't it amazing how all it takes is one run to be that much more improved? Hoping the next 3 x 25 minute-ers will be a tad easier. Anyone?

[Pc59 Graduate]

Well done loving your post👍lets put it this way every run at the end feels amazing & the sense of achievement makes up for any doubts you have during the run mm... easier maybe a tad!!!😉

[VictoriaRuns Graduate]

dennymac82 Have you done yours? How did you find it?

[dennymac82 in reply to VictoriaRuns]

Well done!!! The voice in your head and the voice in mine must be friends!

Not due my run until tomorrow but the cold I was trying to fight off has decided to move to my chest so I’m a little worried about running with that... I’ll see how I am tomorrow. May need an extra day 😫

[VictoriaRuns Graduate in reply to dennymac82]

Oh gosh, feel better! Health comes first. You may well shake it off before your run, don't worry =)

[icklegui Graduate]

Love this post. This is the argument I need to have with myself when I 'can't concentrate' on work or housework too. The 'I need to stop' part of my brain never gives a good reason so I need to negotiate it into not stopping!

Keep up the running, you're going brilliantly. 2/3 the way through now!

[VictoriaRuns Graduate in reply to icklegui]

Thank you! And yes I recommend it =)

[Mummarunna Graduate]

Really when done for not stopping 👍🏻 I like you run on a treadmill and am just starting my final week Last 3 runs .. first tonight (eek 🤭) but I’m determined!

I haven’t mustered up the courage to expose the public to my outdoor running yet but am hoping so after graduation day 👩‍🎓

I try and imagine running down a lane I know well or that I’m being chased by zombies 🧟‍♀️ if I think to dare to stop 😂😂 you’re doing great keep up the good work 🙌🏻🎉

[VictoriaRuns Graduate in reply to Mummarunna]

And so are you, well done!

[Mummarunna Graduate in reply to VictoriaRuns]

😘