2023: W9R - Mental victory! :-)

[lusmo]

I finally finished the second turn today. I reached the edge of the "Milíře" settlement:

But I cheated a bit because I moved my usual start closer to the finish line.

Today my soul screamed very loudly not to go anywhere. It was raining heavily outside and it was about 11 degrees Celsius.

Besides, I'm feeling really, really tired since Friday's run.

So I got dressed and headed out. That's the best thing to do

I told myself that even if I only had to walk, I would do it. Better than nothing.

What I learned:

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- I have to be kind to myself.

My worst enemy is when I push myself.

After that, running is about stress and fatigue that will last for several days. I prefer to take it slow. I did it today and it was nice.

- The difference in measurement when I push myself and when I run as slowly as possible is minimal. The only result is stress and misery. I have to finally remember it.

- running should be for pleasure and not as pain. It's not about hitting speed and distance targets. I know Laura says this, but I was constantly pushing myself to do more and getting punished for it!

So I'm getting close to my goal

Happy running!

You can do it too!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

I think we all push ourselves sometimes and sometimes that's good but not while you are running C25k that's where we build the running legs

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 lusmo you are doing so well, there is no need to push yourself! Enjoy it & build up your strength. You need to think about what you are going to do after graduation. It’s important not to push too hard but just to gently run 30 mins 3x week for a while. Read all about it in the pinned post!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[lusmo Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you, that is absolutely true and I think about it almost all the time. Even though I'm actually coming back because I've graduated before, I'm still learning and I still have a lot of unanswered questions and this is one of them. Thanks so much for the link!👍

[lusmo Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Ah, I didn't know this very useful signpost before

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Naturesweapon Graduate]

Lovely place for this victory and only one to go!!

[Run46 Graduate]

I think we're all guilty of this...I tend to push myself, feel thrilled if I've beaten a previous time but then shattered or achy & all for what?! To get home a minute or two sooner! Like you, I'm going to allow myself an easy one tonight, I'm tired and it's 27 degrees here so too warm for anything but sloooow running 😆

Good luck on the next one...also I noticed you're in a hilly area, all that strength work with running up & down hills is reason enough to take it slow 🐌 👍🏼

[lusmo Graduate in reply to Run46]

Thanks a lot, happy running!