Much is in the mind!

[incho68]

Just finished W3R3 and starting to enjoy it now. Better running shoes and pre-run stretching is helping. Biggest change is what I think whilst I run! For the first few weeks each run was hard because I was almost counting the time until the end - making it seem a slow and long grind. Now I think of other strange things that occupy my mind (eg - favourite ever gigs, remember all my previous holidays, to-do list, etc). My mind wanders but Laura (my coach) interrupts me to tell me to stop running... Much better than willing the end of the run to come....try it!

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It's great that you are seeing and appreciating this benefit of running. I find I zone out and switch off as it's what I need to do. I listen to music or the radio as I run and I just take it one step at a time. I'm moving on to week 4 next too! Enjoy your running 😊🏃‍♀️

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I agree. The first week I couldn’t believe how ling it took for a minute or so to pass!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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Enjoy your journey.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Yes, I used to do that. I counted, I used to lose count and start again, it was bonkers. So I started to listen to anything to distract me from counting, music, podcasts, radio. And look around at whatever the scenery is. Then it becomes enjoyable 👍😁

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Great to get to mind wondering stage, well done. Happy running