Gonna go for a run to deal with driving test nerves

[Redcello41]

I'm gonna go on my second short run of this week (I'm still recovering from a running injury) this morning and also because I have my very first drivng test today! I had a bit of a broken night last night and kept on waking up every few hours due to the nerves. I then woke up at 5AM and couldn't get back to sleep because I was worrying about my test. I'm lying in bed and the nerves are getting the better of me a bit so I'm gonna go for a run to de-stress and to get my mind in a clear space for my driving test today!

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Great plan ! All the best with your test. Keep it slow and steady, as always. We’re all here cheering you on x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Relax..just drive ...you will do this..believe it....know it xxx

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Great plan! After your run have a good protein based breakfast - it will help you stay focused as you won’t get hungry. Good luck!

[Redcello41 Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Great thanks for that tip! Any suggestions for a protein based breakfast?

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to Redcello41]

Some eggs if you have them, and on wholemeal bread. Try and avoid sugars, or refined carbs - they’ll make you hungry. So duluxe would be avos on lovely bread with poached eggs. Or a naughty full English (but avoid the beans!).

[Redcello41 Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Great I think I will go for the poached eggs! Thanks for the advice! 😃

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Hope I’m not too late to wish you well in your driving test rc41! And well done on going for a stress reducing run beforehand!

[Redcello41 Graduate]

Thanks for all the encouragement and tips everyone! I unfortunately didn't pass this time round (dang roundabouts!) but I'm feeling fine about it and just relieved that it's over with now. But I am so glad I went for that run beforehand because it really did help me with my nerves! And now to start thinking about my very first 5K race on Sunday!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Redcello41]

Sorry to hear that Rc41 - next time!

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate in reply to Redcello41]

You’ll pass the next test. Nerves get the better of most of us when we don’t want them to. Enjoy your running 🏃‍♂️