Well. Where do I start? I was really dreading going out today, as I’d had about four hours sleep last night, due to a family crisis. Needless to say, I’ve been feeling like a zombie all day. Thank goodness I’m retired!
Anyway, my fave running buddy came calling for me at 5pm, and off we went to meet up with another one. I was wearing my new running shoes for the first time, and was wondering how they’d be, ie, would I be able to walk tomorrow. 😁
I set up my choons - Mike Rutherford Small Creep’s Day, and off I went. Thankfully, the rain had taken some time off, so we weren’t getting soaked from the start. There was a brisk headwind, which I gulped down, in an effort to boost my blood oxygen. I was a little disappointed when Jo said I’d run for five minutes, as it had felt longer!
Anyway, I chugged on, a little faster today, I thought. My buddy thought so too, as I seemed to keep up with them better today, in fact, I led the group several times, much to my amazement! I think I must have purchased some magic shoes!
About ten minutes from the end of the run, it started to rain gently. Not a problem, apart from the fact that, as a glasses wearer, I couldn’t really see much! 😁 For the last minute, I sprinted off, again beating my buddies, however I could hardly draw breath at the end! 🤣
I feel tired, but satisfied. I know I am getting better, even if I don’t feel in the mood for exerting myself. I am so thankful for this programme and this forum. I would never have challenged myself and got fitter without either of them, plus, of course, my wonderful running companions. I did remind myself, at one point when I was feeling rather weary, that I was doing this for me, and that I really enjoy feeling fitter and more able to move freely. Although I am still putting on weight (damn you, heavy muscle! 🤣), my shape is changing, and I’m able to see some muscle definition in my legs. They’re beginning to look quite shapely! 😁
So for those of you who are struggling, physically and/or mentally, please persevere. You will feel so much better for it. Yes, you will have difficult runs (caused by a multitude of reasons), but you will also have great runs, where you are left with a terrific sense of achievement. The runs in between are also important, as they are your strengthening (physically and mentally) ones, which will prepare you for your great runs.
Anyway, enough from me, except to say that I went from feeling tearful, fed up and ready to throw in the towel this morning, to feeling calm, settled and happy. I hope you all have the same powerful transformation that I did. 😊
Is the first bad run that I’ve had and the first time I’ve let my mind win.
A little bit of everything puts a smile on your face!
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