18/02/2024
This week I decided, with the motivation from a very good friend, to start running. Yes, me, running.
Well let's just start with abit of insight Into me, always been relatively fit (ish!!!) With always doing some sort of sport from a young age, including swimming, football, rugby, as you do, and horse riding of which has continued into my 30s , I also walk my springers alot 🐾🤭 I've attempted to run a few times, you know couch to 5k type starts.. well it's never took off until this week!!! I don't know maybe a different mind set, different point in my life but I've actually been able to run without feeling the need to take a trip to A&E afterwards, resulting tonight in me running just over 2.7 miles with an average pace of 9 minutes per mile , which I've heard is pretty good for a newbie, this also included one of the biggest hills in Forest Town 🥵 For some reason I'm just able to run and keep running which is great 👍 I really wanted to push to 3 miles tonight but my calf was thrashing and I called it a day, I don't want to set myself back with an injury and bu**er up this new thing but I got back feeling deflated that I'd not managed to reach that 3 miles to the point I nearly put my shoes back on, and then I remembered its your 3rd chuffing run and last week I didn't even think I could run to the shop never mind just over 2.7 miles.
So what's my point ?? Yes it's only just over 2.7 miles but this was my 3rd run! so whatever you chose to do have the positive mental attitude that what you've done is better than doing nothing at all 😉 and have those moments where you reflect on your progression especially in the early stages, it's so easy to give up hope but trust me if I can run anyone can 🙌🙌🙌🙌 😊
So take that walk, start running, just start moving! 🏃♀️
If anyone wants any support with a new exercise venture whether thats advice or pre post treatments, maybe a running buddy 😳🤣 please shout !!
Ps I'm currently struggling to sit down as I've slighty seized up so if you see me tomorrow just randomly standing up you know why 😉 🤣
