Running is just as much mental as it is physical. This past Saturday I had to give myself a
major “pep talk” during my run. You see,
I want to be a fast runner like some of my running heroes. I want to be able to run a 5K in 30 minutes
or less. My friend Angie can do
that. I want to be like Angie. Going into my run on Saturday I was feeling a
little discouraged. So many of my women
running heroes are thinner and faster than me.
I have been working since January of 2015 to get to my goal weight. I am about 10-15 pounds away from that
goal. Seriously y’all. I LOVE food!
Some people drink their calories.
I EAT them!!! I also eat my
emotions and my boredom. The struggle is
REAL!!! Can I get an “Amen?”
During my run I had to remind myself just how far I’ve
come. It was only 8 months ago that I
started running. Some of my running
heroes are taller than me. Their legs
are going to take them farther and faster.
I’m 5’4”. Okay, 5’3 and ¾”. J My legs might not get there as fast. I have consistently brought my 5K time down
with each race that I do though. THAT is what I
need to remind myself, not who is faster or better than me. Listening to the lies from the devil that I’m
not thin enough or fast enough is counter-productive. My focus should be to keep taking this
journey one day at a time and not comparing myself to others. During my run this past Saturday, I had to
remind myself that it’s about finishing and finishing strong, not necessarily
the fastest. If I worry about who is
faster than me, than I won’t enjoy this journey. I don’t want to miss out on the fun. I’m going to keep with my training and still
strive to be better, but I’m not going to let it consume me. I will finish and I will finish strong. Have you heard this song from Katy Perry?
Listen to the words. I love
it!
I might cry too! J These will be my “gold” medals too!
No matter what life throws you, keep pressing on. Get back up and push forward. Don’t just survive!
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