09/04/2026
As runners, we put so much pressure on ourselves.
Whether that's to run faster or run further than we previously have before, there's always something.
But often that just gets in the way of the reason why we run in the first place.
For me, it's for the enjoyment & the gratitude to myself for the fact that I can.
There was a time where I really wanted to hit that sub 2 hour half marathon, and I just couldn't get there.
So in the end, I just stopped worrying about it.
I don't do efforts or intervals. I don't care about technique. I have no interest in nasal breathing.
I still train for and run half marathons, but I generally walk/run them, and they bring me so much more enjoyment.
My watch simply bleeps at me each mile, so I don't see my pace. I just run based on how my body feels that day.
There's no comparison to others or even previous runs I've completed.
I just don't care.
All I do care about is making sure I nail the basics:
✅ Strength training 2-3x a week
✅ Fuelling & hydration
✅ Sleep quality
✅ Rest days
✅ Maintenance of stress levels
If you've hit a lull recently or have been beating yourself up for not "being as good", just get out there and run, maybe without your watch, look around and enjoy what your body can do.
Like or comment below if you've ever felt the same 🥰
