Mind Over Matter
“Once you’re beat mentally, you might was well not even go to the starting line.”
-Todd Williams
Isn’t Todd Williams Willis from Differn’t Strokes?? Anyways, he’s one smart dude. And so right. Lately I have been really mentally abusing myself during my runs and putting a lot of undue pressure to run at least 2 miles, with outcomes that are mildly disappointing, even if I get to two. Before I ran today, I actually found myself anxious about it. That’s when I realized how stupid I was being! I have finally found an exercise I enjoy (oddly enough, see below post), and here I was psyching myself out of doing well in it. So, I told myself, “self, shut the F— up, just do what you can, and move on with your life- a casual, enjoyable run.” Sure enough, I ran the most I have ever run, 3.5 mi, more than enough to finish the 5K I’m prepping for in September!!! I was so thrilled with myself, and it only further proved that what you think you cannot do, you can’t.
Congrats! Isn’t it amazing how we can talk ourselves in and out of things so easily! That is some amazing self talk. You are going to do great in September at the 5K. I totally agree with your previous post about running in school too! Keep up the good work!
Way to go! Mind over matter, right?
Running is 90% in your brain, 10 % body. It is so true. Your emotions and thoughts can make or break a run. Congrats on the 3.5 miles! I can’t wait to get where you are!
Yay! You’re my hero!
Love the quote. Way to go on the run…yikes, 3.5???!!! Plus, thanks for your comment on my post.