Running scares me.
My heart beats so hard when I run.
I feel like I'm going to fall over and pass out.
AND a lot of things jiggle now. Things didn't jiggle this much when I was playing soccer (that's right, I was also 17, duh!)
Now things jiggle a lot and it feels heavy...
I want to push through this, I want to run because it's good for my body and I will see results.
I also want to run because it's a physical release of stress and anxiety.
I will be pushing my jogging stroller and maybe listening to my jams and pounding that pavement.
I will feel a sense of accomplishment.
Any advice or tips on how to stay motivated and where I might find said motivation?
4 comments:
Good for you!!! I just emailed you!!
Run where there's some scenery. For awhile I was running at Tri-City and then taking Sadie to the playground afterwards. I think it's about 1 mile if you run around the lake twice. Plus, there's always tons of people there, so I feel like it's a bit safer than a neighborhood.
The first 2 weeks are the hardest, by the 3 week you'll feel so much lighter on your feet.
Give the couch to 5k program a try. At first, I felt like I was going to die after 60 seconds, but byt the end of the program I was pounding out 3 miles like it was nothing. Even if you don't plan on running that far, it's really great at easing you into it. Good luck!
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