What a contrasting feeling with my last post! Today I was dreading the 25 minute run because of last weeks ''failure''. I took a 3 day break, waited until the heatwave passed, and learnt to eat a small pasta meal 3 hours before going out (learning that carbs are my new friend!)
Not running for three days helped me heal physically and emotionally and got me back the confidence I needed. I ended up running for 31.30 minutes and covered a distance of 4,67 km. It was also my first realization that I could aim for a 5k in 32 minutes, but a 30 min/5km won't (and can't) be my goal; which is fine!
Also, last night was the first time I dared to go out in shorts instead of long workout gear covering every inch of my body. What a difference it makes! I'm loving the process of running, how it is positively guiding me to not only become stronger physically, but I'm also gaining bravery, courage and a self esteem! I love how, instead how what I look like, I care about what my body is able to do.
Never thought that this is what c25k would bring me. Some simple self confidence