Is this running lark a case of mind over matter? I found this run a real struggle, the temptation to stop was lurking in my mind, but I had to focus and keep moving. I think I needed to be stronger mentally than physically tonight, I knew I could run the 25 mins as I’ve done it before , but even that belief didn’t stop the nagging voice telling me I could just stop and be done with.
Maybe I just need an extra couple of days off before my next one?
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Kudos to you for keeping at It! Every time I run my brain shouts "For the love of God stop!..what are you doing woman!?".........on good days it's easier to ignore......😊
Yeah, no problem having extra rest days - and trust us - everyone has “one of those runs” occasionally. Sometimes you can work out the reason (often hydration levels) sometimes there is no reason. Onwards and upwards 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
I ran W7R1 last night and failed. I had to stop at 23mins as my knee was hurting and I didn't have my water on me. Thankfully I know where I went wrong so I can amend it in the future. It is hard but we can do it! Positive thinking
I thought of you while I was doing the same run this morning - I left two rest days between and I think this always helps me and my sore calves. I'm wondering how you (and I) can drown out that nagging voice (which is sometimes quite persuasive I find) - somehow the long runs without intervals seem less interesting for me. I'm considering making my own playlist of music I actually like rather than whatever's on the podcast - or maybe not listening to anything at all as I can easily time myself on these runs. The fact is that it sounds like you didn't give in to the temptation to stop and you can use that information to counteract that nagging voice next time......
I shout out loud to myself to keep going sometimes and then when I've finished raise my arms and go "yeeeehaaaa" as if I'd done a marathon instead of just 3 minutes. Works for me😂
You have to concentrate on not falling off a treadmill but out in the open air you can shout whatever you want. Just read about London marathon runners who "accidentally"ran shorter. If you've done full 3minutes I think self congratulations is required
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