W5R2 with birds singing😁

[NusiaFab]

In the first few minutes of the run Ive questioned all my abilities and convinced myself that i most likely gave myself a knee injury after feeling a slight twinge, then thought there is no way i can complete the run as 8 min is miles away from 5min previous run, then started thinking how the hell did i even manage to do 5min on the previous run in the first place, i thought i will need to stop in the next few seconds, then got distracted by the birds singing like they were having a party & then it was the end of the 1st 8min run😂, did the 5min walk and ended up singing through the 2nd 8min run, love it again🏃‍♀️😆

[GailXrunning Graduate]

😂 I have recruited all birds as my cheerleaders. Just seeing one counts. I often speak out loud to them too, to say hello and thank them for their support. Something good happens. It works for me!

[NusiaFab Graduate in reply to GailXrunning]

I'm with you on that one! Can't stop grinning still after this run, felt like in a Disney movie with all the birds! 😂

[GailXrunning Graduate in reply to NusiaFab]

I’ll never get that image out of my mind now.😂🤣 Brilliant. The lol works wonders too. No idea what it is, but talking, singing, laughing all bring positive running vibes.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Yay!!! That sounds perfect...I bet the birds were singing just for you?!!! Never overthink a run...just lace up and do it 😜

[NusiaFab Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Absolutely!🤣 Great advice Mummycav!! It makes me laugh how quickly the perception of bad/good run changes while you are out there putting one foot in front of the other

[GailXrunning Graduate in reply to NusiaFab]

Totally agree. If you can harness those positive perceptions (however daft the technique) it really helps make a run a fab experience.