03/06/2018
Here are two runs, different days,same path. Running does not come easy to me even more since I’ve had two kids. I’m super competitive with myself and although it’s hard I still push myself and do it. But it’s so hard. I give myself a pep talk the entire time telling myself everything I tell my clients “you can do it, you got this, you are stronger than you think” and some days it WORKS- my body feels amazing the endorphins are sky high and I feel on top of the world and other days my legs are wobbly, my stomach is tight and I just give up. On Friday I was just not having it I ran at a bad time where my energy was low and I was tired. I gave up after 2.47 miles I walked home - at first I was upset with myself and then I gave the same talk I give to my clients “ it’s ok, you are still amazing and strong we all have off days, the face that you ran was a triumph “. Today I ran at a perfect time the caffeine from my coffee was kicking in the sun was shining, the wind felt amazing it was perfect weather and I was full of energy I kept my pace steady and I felt a huge high from the endorphins sweat and boy was I in my happy place. It couldn’t be more perfect BUT it was hard work - running doesn’t come naturally I have to push and work hard. GD willing in November I will be running my first ever half marathon ( or 10k 🙈) and I’m super nervous because I doubt myself every day if I can do it, 13.1 miles is a heck of a lot and I’m terrified. But hard work is good and I’m ready for the challenge. I guess what I’m trying to say is it doesn’t have to come easy or feel amazing all the time and when it does that’s awesome but don’t give up and don’t beat yourself up for the off days because you’ll always have on and off days.
