I had been in 2 minds about todayโs run.... the wind was howling, the sky dark and miserable.
I popped on the forum and saw so many amazing people who had already been out today, battled the elements and succeeded.... I had wonderful words of encouragement and so thought whatโs the worst that can happen?
It may be just a โpractice week 8 run 3โ (thatโs ok I can try again on Wednesday), I may be slower (thatโs ok), I may get hit by a falling branch ๐ (hopefully not Iโve not healed fully from my last injury yet)
But whatโs the best thing! I can progress! I can tackle a demon, my own self doubt! I can move onto week 9!
Itโs really a mental battle for me, but with the supportive words and positive switch in attitude I went out and nailed it! I am so proud of myself! It was actually my furthest run running just over 4K in the 28 minutes ๐๐ฅณ๐. Clearly Iโm not in the ballpark of running 5k in 30 minutes next week but thatโs ok ๐
Hereโs to progress, not only in my running and moving onto week 9 on Wednesday but for overcoming those little demons which tell me I canโt and I shouldnโt!
If you are reading this at the start of the program believe me I struggled in week 1 and 2. I couldnโt understand who the magic happens and that people end up being runners.... itโs not magic itโs you, baby steps and telling yourself you can do it. The actual running is only half the story changing your internal voice is just as vital. Keep running and telling yourself you are marvellous!
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Well done BowlingT, the trick is, not to think of anything at all when your running, banish all thoughts from your mind......apologies to anyone reading this who thinks here he goes again he always says this......but what I do is I clear my mind of all thoughts and if one pops into my mind I visualise an eraser rubbing it out and blowing it away.....try it, it works for me. Also take a look at the You Tube motivational video on my Bed To 5k post, I often watch it when I need a push......be positive, graduation is now in sight ๐๐
Oh I will try it! I tend to think a lot while Iโm out.... usually not the most helpful of thoughts. And I will definitely look up that video thankyou๐
Thankyou so much ๐ It was absolutely the best decision to go there as it was a little bit sheltered with nice paths. Windy but not too bad and I want crushed by a tree branch ๐
I can see the end now and to just get there is enough for me! So excited! Itโs like waiting for Christmas
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