Yes in deedie, I just finished week six! This week was a true test of will. Normally I run in the woods counting fawns and butterflies on the way but I found myself out in no where in a hotel where it was scorching hot and all paved outside. So, I bucked up and faced the dreadmill. Yes it took 4 hours of hanging out in my running clothes but I finally got in there and did the thing. It was excruciatingly boring. I spent my time estimating where in the woods I'd be at this point in the run. Dull. Dull. Dull. but I did it!
I got home and was just knackered after a hard weekend. Instead of being excited to get out in the woods I was just too lazy. I am a spinner and a weaver. I spun and wove all day in my running gear until finally at 4pm I made myself go out for my "morning" run. The first step in the woods was amazing. I saw three sturdy but spotty fawns, scads of butterflies, several types of dragonflies, and loads of geese.
And best of all... Laura declared me "officially a runner" <3
Written by
Maud42
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Loved reading this, that first step is the hardest and even when the reward outside is amazing!
I work away lots and during my C25k have found myself running around uninspiring industrial estate paths, but also along canal ways and around castles. I now make it my mission to book my work overnight stays in differing places to have a run and a good nose about!
As for the dreadmill, like you i find it an occasional beyond dull necessity. Keep it up, after all as Laura pointed out, you’re a runner now, Ax
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.