I’ve got a 5K coming up in June, so I know I need to be training for this. But for some reason I’ve been totally lacking motivation. Sleep continues to win every morning. And on the few days I do get out there I’m not pushing. Last summer I was so motivated – I did so good. I’m not sure what’s up. Part of it is I’m afraid to get so far then hurt my foot again and start going backwards once again.
I got caught up on the Biggest Loser this week. I love that show – total inspiration. So, Saturday I went running – I go 2 miles out turn around and come home. So it’s a total of 4 miles with some crazy hills. Right now I can only run out, walk the hills and walk home. But this Saturday as I was about to give up and walk home – I heard Jillian in the back of my head… “I want you to feel this uncomfortable all the time!” I start thinking about this and realize if I’ve ever going to improve I have to push it and feel uncomfortable. I ended up running about half the way back. And it felt great! I remembered why I like running – it’s the pushing, feeling the progress and accomplishing it. I’m starting the summer with a 5K in June and I’m hoping to do a 10K by the end of summer.
I know running isn’t for everyone. It’s hard, and I know it sucks – but for me it’s empowering.