Today was just horrible. I can't believe that i saved my run until this afternoon, at the end of a long week/day. I was exhausted after keeping up with school all week and all I wanted to do was cuddle up with a slice of my favorite red velvet cheesecake and fall asleep. But I promised myself that I would run so that's what I did, the whole time wishing I had run on Thursday when I was more enthusiastic and less tired. Unfortunately, I forgot my sports bra and running socks and shoes in my dorm room when I went home this afternoon. Consequently, I was forced to run in paper thin socks with no heel cushion, a thick padded bra, and worst of all worn-out cheap sneakers.
From the instant I started running(5.0 MPH speed) I knew I had made a mistake with these shoes. Only 2 minutes into my run I had developed shin splints in BOTH shins and major calf tightening. I will say it took more will power to power through this workout than it did to get through W5D3 when I was more comfortable and in a better mood. Today's run has showed me how important enthusiasm is for me to have a successful running day. I did complete W6D1, it was painful, but at least I was able to power through it. Now however, I am nervous for the 25 minute run...maybe as long as I don't have to do it on my treadmill at home, in those god awful sneakers, I'll do as well as I did on the 20 minute run. To be honest today made me want to quit the C25K but I wont because I know another good running day is coming. At least I get Saturday off!
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I've decided that I beat myself up to much. I want to achieve the C25K so badly that when it isn't easy I get mad at my performance. I need to remember that the things in life that are worth having take hard work. Also, I need to stop thinking about and worrying about my next run. I need to have more fun with this and just advance at my own pace. I'll be where I want to be soon enough. But, if i keep getting angry with myself I'll drop the program all together like I've done twice before. From tonight on I am going to focus on not hyping up my runs and beating myself up over my performance. I need to dwell on positive aspects of my run, like my ability to finally breath, and forget about what could have been done better.
Motivational quote of the day:
"If you don't dare to begin, you don't stand a chance of getting there."-Author Unknown
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