After getting myself in an anxious pickle W6R3 is in the bag!

[Kertesz]

I had found the previous two runs quite tough - longer sessions incorporating local hills were a demoralising challenge. However, last night’s Yoga with Adriene class was entitled ‘Yoga for Self Doubt’. NOW she was talking. Adriene spoke of how much energy is used up by worrying - and suggested channelling that energy into the task instead... She also told us, that when we doubt ourselves, we must remind ourselves that we are strong. Coincidentally, yesterday was International Women’s Day... and I was quite taken with the idea of being a strong woman. Today during my run, when I my energy wavered, I reminded (kidded?!!!) myself that I was strong. And I’m not sure how it worked, but 60 seconds before the end, when Jo suggested speeding up if possible, I realised there was enough life in my legs to do just that... So I’ve learned a lesson today (not quite sure what yet - apart from a breathable top REALLY helps - but I know I did!!). 😊

[Soozc25k Graduate]

Sounds like you did a great job of being Strong Woman. 💪

[Kertesz in reply to Soozc25k]

Thank you - I think I might try and make it the New Me!!

[Granspeed Graduate]

Well, if that was kidding yourself, sounds worth a try! Well done. So much of running is in the mind. Who knew? 😄👍

[Kertesz in reply to Granspeed]

Thank you - I read somewhere on this forum that the mind is ready to give up when the body is only 40% used up!! I think that stayed with me!!

[SeeJillRun Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done, mindset is everything, especially with running. Sounds like you (and Adriene) did a great job 👏👏👏

I’m slowly incorporating Yoga with Adriene into my life, have done a few sessions now. I really like them n I love the post-run session sooo much! Thanks so much for introducing me to her😊

[Kertesz in reply to SeeJillRun]

Aw... thank you! And that’s so good to know re Adriene - the post-run session IS fab, isn’t it?! Glad to share the joy!

[SeeJillRun Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

😃🧘🏻‍♀️

[Cfc55 Graduate]

😂 love it! Well done you! You’ve sooo got this 👍.Those are the best lessons in life, the ones you haven’t realised yet 😂! If I can take fairy steps, then you can absolutely be a strong 💪 woman 👍! More power to you (and your breathable top) 🤦‍♂️😂

[Kertesz in reply to Cfc55]

Thank you... and that’s so funny, because one of Adriene’s most used phrases is, ‘You’ve got this’... are you a secret yogi?!!!

[Cfc55 Graduate in reply to Kertesz]

No sorry the only yogi I know is Yogi Bear 😂!

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

How brilliant! And thanks for the tip about Adriene - I shall definitely have a go at that! 💪💪🏃‍♀️💪💪 x

[Kertesz in reply to DiscoRunner]

Yes do 🏋🏼‍♀️! I’ve got a lot of time for Adriene - and I think the Yoga for Post Run session is seven minutes particularly well-spent!! X