W1R2 - Pretty Good in the End!

[stpehlittle]

Oh, it's only my second run and I didn't really want to do it. I *think* I'm getting a cold.

But I always think I'm getting a cold, when in reality I get about 1 a year

So, based on that, I talked myself into going out anyway by saying if I had to walk all/most of it and repeat it, that would be fine. Getting out was the main thing.

And I'm glad I did! I did the whole thing through, and it was really, really satisfying!

I'm all achy, it's probably not a cold, it's a reminder of the hard work I'm putting in and I expect to be out and about for run 3 the day after tomorrow

I hope you're all having a lovely day, and a lovely run, and have some lovely achy muscles to be proud of ❤️

[tmaryon1]

Glad u pushed urself off the couch and got moving!!!

[stpehlittle in reply to tmaryon1]

Thank you! ❤️️☀️

[Jullaly Graduate]

I’m just smiling at this because we all get those should we shouldn’t we gremlins in our heads ..thinking of excuses of why not ..but you got up and did it ..well done

[stpehlittle in reply to Jullaly]

😊 thank you! What's you're secret for talking yourself into it?

[Hidden]

Well done. You learned an important thing today. Running is as much a mental discipline as a physical one. I always have a million reasons to avoid going out but I try not to give myself any choice.

[stpehlittle in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! It was an interesting psychological discovery, I usually would give in to whatever my excuses were but I think this is the way for me. Just being gentle on the expectation. Now I think the running bug has bitten me ☀️❤️️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

Have you read the guide to the plan? healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[stpehlittle in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I did! Thanks for that 😊 It's really helpful!!

[misswobble Graduate]

Talk yourself IN to going for your run!

💪👍🏃‍♀️

[Gregod Graduate]

Well done, you! The biggest battle is a mental one and actually getting up and starting. Onwards and upwards! 😊

[stpehlittle in reply to Gregod]

Thank you! You know I think that's it now, I think I enjoyed that run so much that hopefully I won't have to psych myself up anymore .... we'll see 😆 I'm so glad we have this forum, it's so helpful and nice! ❤️️☀️

[LookNannyruns Graduate]

Well timed post. Thanks I’ll be out there later today because I too do/don’t have a cold coming !!

[stpehlittle in reply to LookNannyruns]

Haha, have a great run! If you really have a cold (I hope not 😟) and you have to do a lesser version of the run it's ok. Interestingly my cold symptoms have basically disappeared 😆😆❤️️☀️

[LookNannyruns Graduate in reply to stpehlittle]

Well I did it, and probably wouldn’t have without your post so thank you. No cold in sight, I’m sure the body gremlins come crawling out at the very mention of run 😅

Of course the run was much better in the doing than the thinking about - plus it’s spring and the birds are singing

[stpehlittle in reply to LookNannyruns]

Amazing! ✋ I'm so glad you went out and your fake cold went away 😆😆 here's to more spring time glorious sunshiney outings 🌻💐 (ohhhhhh, maybe it's just a bit of spring time allergies - but we're not allergic to running)