Well it was another hot run π₯΅π₯΅, but the thought of those scrummy cakes was definately a big motivation!!
This was my third attendance at this race and as you can imagine its always a popular one with lots of the local running groups and clubs.
A few days earlier I had attended a learning festival and one of the workshops had been focused on embedding alternative learning. To de stress and calm the mid and body, the facilitator did a short meditation exercise for breathing , which asked us to focus on imagining the energy centre being deep within our stomach. She said to imagine it was your energy pack and when you need a real extra bit of oomph to slow your breathing and really focus your attention to that area.
So, as funny as it sounds, at regular intervals as I was running, I did just that, smiling to myself and saying 'right come on battery pack do your thing! π. It was hot and I never find races easy (does anyone??) but I swear that helped me. Given over the last year Ive had some health issues and injuries, I did it in 55:53 a minute quicker than last year, so although Ive done I did 55:23 the first year, Im beginning to think maybe I can get back to where I was last year.
So, if you're ever struggling in your race, try it, slow your breathing and focus on your battery pack for an extra bit of oomph! πππͺ.
Shame I didnt manage to get a pic of all the cakes before we were all let loose on them!!
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Hedgehogs123
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Thanks. Re the breathing, I have been trying out different breathing exercises as I tend to mouth breath, but keep reading its not the most efficient way, just not easy to change, takes lots of practice.
Great tip there ! Thank you.... sometimes a phrase just is what we need to give us that boost!
You did brilliantly, again! You have run on so far, since you began and I am in awe of your strength and determination, through some very tough times, too !
You and your cake... a reason to run... wonderful :} HUGE well done to you!
Brilliant time Hedgehogs. Cake is off limits for me, but you certainly earned yours. Fastest hedgehog in the world!!
I will try that breathing trick. I have found that touching the roof of my mouth, just behind my front teeth, with the tip of my tongue converts a mouth inhale to a nose one. It just happens.
Why I even tried it I donβt know (just weird) but it works π€·π»ββοΈ
Well done HH! π€ππββοΈπ π°. Sounds like fun π. Apart from the heat of course. You did right well considering π₯π₯΅.
So pleased there was cake! The thought of good eats at the end keeps me going! Iβm a right grumpy cow if thereβs deficiency in that department βΉοΈ
I hope youβre feeling good today and your systems are topped up πͺπ
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