An Inspiration to Myself
So I have signed up to run my first ever 5K on May 31st. I have been unbelievably nervous about it, because I am afraid I will fail. In my mind, walking any part of it is failing. There is no changing my mind about this- to do that means you did not run the whole thing and that’s my goal. So, in preparation last week, I did my treadmill run, and miraculously made it 3.2 mi. I was THRILLED with myself. Now, I have to be able to do it outside, which is different, but I think I have it!
That singular experience got me thinking about inspiration. I have found myself on the treadmill giving my brain pep talks very often, and that if this one on the Biggest Loser can do it, or if that one did something else, then I can do it. I even think of my students when I run, telling myself that I don’t allow them to give up and I shouldn’t give up on myself. I need to give myself as much encouragement as I give them. And then it got me thinking about my progress thus far. I started this journey not being able to run for even two minutes, and here I am training for a 5K, which for me will be a sustained 45 mins. Wow. If that isn’t inspiration, I don’t know what is. We all need to find inspiration within ourselves, and stop looking to outside sources. No matter how wise outside inspiration seems, it is most effective from within.
What an incredible accomplishment! Congratulations! I just got started with c25k (hard for me to even utter those words still!). It is inspiring to see others accomplishing their 5k goals. Wonderful! Enjoy it
You are an inspiration! From 2 minutes and “that’s enough” to a 45 minute, 5km run is awesome.
Congrats on signing up for your firs 5k. I hope I can be fit enough to do this one day. I just love the title of your blog.
Omg congratulations! this is wonderful! Dont’ be nervous - you won’t fail!
I started running last year, and I’m so slow that even turtles would pass me by if possible! But - there’s such a sense of accomplishment when u cross that finish line
By the way, I actually find that running outside is easier for me than running on a treadmill
The changing scenary makes the time go by faster 
YOU CAN DO THIS! That positive self talk is what will get you there. Remember I told you before. If you BELIEVE you can do it…you will do it! I can’t wait to hear all about it in your blog.