...it is normal to have highs and lows in training, but I still find it hard to accept the lows - especially after only six weeks back training; my recent slump has seen six days of no trainer action. Running takes time and my fitness is not coming easily. I need to work on my patience, commitment, persistence and determination to be able to run a 1/2 marathon in under two hours. I need to take action:
1. HARD TALK. Zip up my (wo)mansuit. Tell my legs to 'shut up'. Kick myself and just get on with it.
2. TREAT MYSELF: SHOP. Buy myself a new pair of black Nike leggings that I have been eyeing up. As I always say, 'fashion is a super-power' and I am sure that leggings and a new pair of trainers will make me feel better out on those roads. Running solo at this time of year can dampen even the strongest of spirits.
3. REMIND MYSELF OF MY REASON TO RUN. I love seeing the charity fundraising pages popping up all over Facebook for a variety of pain inducing events. For the record, I am not a sadist but I do enjoy seeing people suffer for their cause! The summer 2011 'Race for Life' series, in aid of Cancer Research, are truly inspirational; seeing so many friends embracing the idea of running for loved ones who are ill or in memory of those who have died restores my faith in humanity.
I promise that before I post again I will have pulled through my 'low' and my actions will have been actioned. The fitness guilt is gnawing and the world always seems a better place after a run.
Fashion is a super-power...
20/02/11 -Fashion is a super-power and my new running kit helped me to a 5 mile uphill run@8 min/mile pace!
