I RAN 25 MINS. STRAIGHT today! A minor feat for some but MAJOR for me! According to my training schedule I'm supposed to cover 2.5 miles in 25mins and I did! The big race is on Saturday, August 21 and I'm almost done with the Couch to 5k training program so hopefully I'll have the time to get my stamina up. I keep telling myself that it's only 3 miles - who knew running could be such a mental challenge. Aside from more muscularly defined legs, I'm gaining mental strength from training. You really have to learn how to take control of your mind because if you don't, it'll keep telling you like you're too tired, it's useless to go on... go ahead, take a break, it won't hurt to stop... you should be proud that you made it this far, it's OK to stop now! When thoughts like that creep up I take control and replace them with positive ones! Go me! Go me! :)
For those of you reading this who are either a new runner or an experienced one... I say to you, happy running my friend and just keep pacing yourself! :)
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