So the past few days, I've skipped my morning group runs. I used the excuses that I was tired, or it was the weather, or I over slept. Truth is I didn't lace up because of my insecurities with running.
You know that little voice in your head says "hey what are you doing you don't look like a runner." You're to slow to be a runner. You don't have even have standing run friends nonetheless everyone else is training for marathons what are you doing?!
Well today I told that voice to shuff it. That's right I let her have it.
Well today I told that voice to shuff it. That's right I let her have it.Yes I still don't have the body of runner, and probably never will. My 13-14 minute miles keep me at the back of the pack, but a mile is still a mile.
Running like life has many ups and downs, and I don't means hills and downhills. There will be good days and bad days. Good runs and bad runs. Not running won't make me a better runner, but giving up will. So today, I'm proud of myself, and all I have accomplished.
Be Well,
Be Well,LaToya
I can totally relate being a back of the pack runner myself. I even stop group marathon training last summer because of my insecurities. I paid a lot of money for that training too! Definitely need to shh the voice in my head.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, it's always reassuring when you have someone you can relate too.
ReplyDeleteLaToya, I can definitely relate. I'm glad you recognized you needed to shut her down and keep moving forward. This is an excellent NSV!
ReplyDeleteThat is true, i didn't even look at it as a non scale victory.
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