Oops! Almost forgot to post today. Work has been a little busy - which is a good thing!
A little recap of C25K yesterday - I did Day 2 of Week 4. If you remember from last week, I have to run 5 minutes straight two times. The first time, I made it fine. I was a little wiped out, but I kept looking at my phone to see how much time I had left, and I kept telling myself it wasn't so bad. That it was all in my head. And I made it the ENTIRE 5 minutes! I was so happy. Then I had to run for 3 minutes after a walk break. That was a little tough. I almost didn't make it. I kept telling myself "just run until you get to the corner." When I got to the corner, I saw I didn't have much time left, so I persuaded myself to just keep going to the end. And I did. I was proud of myself, but by that time, I was beat.
The next 5 minute run started, and I made it about a minute and a half. My legs were cramping like mad. I was a little angry with myself, but after walking a minute and a half, I convinced myself to run for the last two minutes. That two minutes felt like an eternity. I was exhausted. But I made it through.
My goal for the next workout is to make it all the way through each 5 minute run. I know I can do this - I just need to shut off my brain and concentrate on something else. I tend to tell myself I can't do it, and lots of other negative stuff. Turning up my music helps a little. But it's a process. I know I'll get better!
Sorry for the quick and sort of bad storytelling today. Work calls! And can I say, today is the first time in a while that I'm excited to go to the gym tonight! It's Core Fit, and then my favorite Turbo Step class (with my fav instructor)! I even went for a quick walk this afternoon! I'm so full of energy and in a good mood. Love it!
Make it a great one!
During the first few weeks, I did a lot of quoting encouraging statements and verses. I literally willed myself to take one more step....and then another. It's hard, but it does get easier.
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