So, all week I've been running on my treadmill as opposed to outside, whether due to time constraints or rain and wind. I'm on Week 6 now of my Couch to 5k, but I'd like to do some of the Week 5 outside before I proceed on the outdoor path.
Anyways, I did Week 6 and completed it on my treadmill yesterday. I've been struggling all week with my running though. Each time I've stepped on the treadmill, I have been really NOT feeling it. I've still pushed myself to "get 'er done" though.
Well, yesterday's run was to go for 25 mins straight, no walks. After my warmup, I was already dreading the run component. I set my incline and speed and started chugging along. Now, for the first 15 mins my mind kept going over how much time was left. I mean, like, repeatedly. I kept counting and counting. I finally decided I needed to concentrate on my music or think about my Easter weekend plans or SOMETHING, ANYTHING other than watching the time tick slowly by.
Around the same time, I started the inner dialogue about walking "just for a minute." While my brain argued back and forth, I kept on running. I was telling myself that "you got this" and "don't give up, there's only 5 mins left!" I'm pretty stubborn, which in this case worked in my favour. Other times? Not so much.
I ended up finishing the whole run without one single moment of walking. I was totally impressed with myself and mentally gave myself a high five! I did all of my
C25K program this week as it was designated, even though at no point did I want to do it. That's a huge step for me, and I know it's largely due to inner fortitude coupled with a great support network. I KNOW the ladies on myfitnesspal will be checking in, and I feel like I need to be accountable. That's a great motivator!
My goal this week was to workout at least 5 days. I have not a one doubt that I'll do it.
Now about that getting to bed earlier goal.....hmmmmm
AwessooommmmmmmE!!!!!!!!!! That's truly awesome! Ya see that's the thing about running, it's like a love/hate relationship because it's a battle with yourself. I struggle with that internal dialogue and time checking all the time. Today was the first time I used my garmin and set it to 2:2 intervals so instead of looking at the time, I'd just wait to hear the beep to know when to run/walk. It was a really great tool because my iphone was dead and I had no music!
ReplyDeleteJust LOOK what you did?!?! You ran for a full 25 minutes STRAIGHT! I'm soooo impressed!!
LOL Conny! I'm awful! 1am last night, up at 7am. The black circles under my eyes are growing by the day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie! I feel the "itch" some days to run, and others not at all and it's the last thing I want to do....I'm not a "natural" runner and wow I'm slow...but it's coming along. :)