running mind games

[Runbird]

I know lots of posts mention the importance of the mind. As one of the older members of the community I am about to start week 8 so i have done a few 25 min runs. Can't believe how far I have come. What I have noticed is that 2 mins into a run I often feel it is really hard and I can't see how on earth I will get to 5mins, 10 mins or 25mins and I think I will just have to stop but somehow if I keep going I have realised that I do get there in the end. I think there must have been lots of times in the past when I've tried to run without the programme when I have just stopped and given up thinking it was beyond me but now C25K and all the posts help me to realise I am stronger than I think! So to all those in weeks 1- 7 just believe you will get there and you will, minute by minute ! good luck!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you...sneaky little mind gremlins...! They try everything to hamper us..but we always sort them out.. or outrun them!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

There is a good physiological reason why the first few minutes of any run are tough and it is known as the Toxic Ten (you obviously get away lightly compared to many) healthunlocked.com/couchto5...