W4R3 - The Mindset Run

[RunGirlyRun]

I have been struggling this week but I definitely noticed an improvement in this run. I had found the 5 min runs particularly trying throughout the week and, though it was hard, today I felt like I overcame a mental hurdle in the last run.

It was a subtle shift in mentality from feeling sorry for myself because of how hard it was and wanting it all to end to suddenly feeling powerful and fit because of the exertion I was making. I kept at it and didn't feel like a wreck when the time came to walk again but instead like I could've gone on.

It was brilliant. I think I am getting closer to grasping what people mean by the "toxic 10" and how your mindset can change everything.

I hope I can keep up the strength and energy for W5R1 but even if I suffer from another low I know that if I just keep at it I will find that place in my mind again.

[Eiralas Graduate]

Yes, you've put into words exactly what I've been finding in these longer runs. Yes, part of me is saying 'argh this is hard work, what are you doing?!' - especially at the start - but that part gets outweighed by the part saying 'wow, you've got the strength to do this even though it's hard work, and if you settle into it you can just keep on going and that feels amazing!' Good luck with your next runs - you know that feeling exists and you can find it again