My run this morning was a bit rough. I haven't been out for a run in about a week (Doctor's orders due to the vertigo diagnosis) and I could tell from the first steps that it was going to be a battle every step of the way.
The toughest thing about running for me so far has been the mental aspect of it. I can make all the plans in the world to rock my run, but when I finally make it out the door I can find a million reasons to go right back inside.
When I focus on the fact that I'm exercising my mind loves to put up road blocks and set limitations. It's only when I let go and decide to make my run about clearing my head and put my feet to the pavement that I'm able to get something worthwhile out of myself.
Bad run... good run... no big deal. At least I got out there and earned myself another gold star.
I went for a 5 mile run today - couldn't get it together and stopped after 2. Usually getting out the door is the hardest part, but not every run can be great. Just keep it up, coming back after a break is hard!
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