The Soul Searching Run
First up, to get myself out of the door! I didn’t really want to go, but I’m at the stage where I know I need to get more miles in the bank and I had the time free so it was one of those times where you have to dig deep.
It was worth it- I actually really got into my stride early on and started to feel really good. I started to plan how I could make my route longer and if I’m honest, a bit carried away!
Then it hit, my legs were doing OK but my chest was struggling today but the worst part was all the negative self-talk! Who on earth do I think I am running a half marathon?! I can’t even manage a few miles each week! I’ve never been able to run far! On the day, I’m going to bomb completely!
Luckily, I’m used to this. It used to be my go-to when things got tough and I’ve been working on my mindset A LOT! AND the whole reason I’m writing this blog because I’m experimenting here, so this is what I did!
I reminded myself that I am not my thoughts. They can come and go and they don’t define me. I reminded myself that I absolutely will finish the half marathon, whether I’ve ran that distance before or not, because I’m setting out to win it am I!? I just have to finish. I haven’t even set myself a goal time.
Next up, I was toying with the idea of running along the main road, I usually shy away from this because scary lorries! BUT as though a gift from the universe- the road was closed!
So, I went for it. It was actually lovely to mix up the route and it felt weird running along a main road that was empty- bar a few cars who had the same idea and I did plan my escape route, although the nettles either side of the road were a bit of a concern!
But you know what, I did it. I ran it all! It wasn’t as far as I’d hoped but it was a route I’d wanted to run, told myself I couldn’t and I did it anyway!
I’ve realised that this is the biggest hurdle for me, realising that I CAN do this, my mind needs telling more than my body! And I’m showing both that we really are going to get there.
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Thanks SO much,
J xx