It's funny, really. The first thing I want to do when I am mad, upset, worried, happy, or bored is go for a run. When I am out running I think about all the things I "should" be doing that I am not, because I am out running. So while out running I think "how far should we go today?". My body usually says "5 maybe 6 miles", and my brain says "dude, I'm done...let's do 3 and call it a day ~ but focus on speed".
UGH!
So instead of enjoying my run, I now have this mind over matter BATTLE in my head: "it's hot out here, let's go in"....."no, just do the distance"...."I'm not sure I can get around this track"....."ok let's take it to the road"......"Nah, let's do speed work"......"no....relax and enjoy it"......"I'm done, let's finish"......."no it's been a long time since we put the miles in"........
and it goes on and on and on. I am starting to think running in the summer is going to be torturous!!!
So why is it running is the first thing I want to do? Why is it that running is the form of cardio I actually prefer to do? Why is it that running occupies my mind all day long? When can I get to a point in my running that I can just go out, do six miles and be happy with it?
About Me
- Christy
- I'm an NCSF Certified Personal Trainer; military spouse; Mother of 2 boys; PTA member; running advocate and Triathlete. Fitness is my passion and a huge part of our family's lifestyle. I love it! Follow me on my journey towards the finish line wherever it may be next!!
So you ask....When can I get to a point in my running that I can just go out, do six miles and be happy with it?
ReplyDeleteKnowing you, I wold say never. No worries, it is just the way you are wired and you rock those runs!