Today was a good day for my running challenge. I did not do any incredible distance or time, but I did some good work on overcoming that ‘voice’. You know the one. The one that tells you to quit, that your chest hurts, that you should cut today short……….that one.
I did not do any intervals today, instead, I warmed up, then put the speed at a pretty good pace, and just stuck to that for the entire run. I focused on not looking at the time, not looking at the speed, but on keeping a steady rhythm in my breathing. This was probably more productive then usual (maybe not physically), but at least mentally. I need to do this more often. My biggest hurdle is really not physical, but mental, so I need to spend more time while on the treadmill focusing on this. It was half meditation half running, which I cannot say I have been able to do in the past.
Was it easy, heck no. It was one big long mental conversation, but it felt a bit less forced then usual. I have hope that I can train myself to get into a ‘zone’ that I am sure most runners find over time. I think my goal should shift to less about getting to a particular time, but obtaining the ‘zone’ that will make running relaxing and enjoyable for me to do.
I did my set 15 minutes for today’s schedule, probably could have gone a bit longer, but opted to keep to the schedule. I have a long 30 days ahead of me, and likely a heavy workout tomorrow morning, so I stuck to the plan.
Day 11 complete (and smiling)
