Wow, I needed that run today!


Recently, I have started running again. This has been a big achievement for me and I feel quite proud, and I know that sounds weird but I believe that little achievements are worth celebrating. I had been meaning to get back to running for a while. I used to absolutely love it and in 2017, I did two half marathons!

My new routine of running 3 times a week was brought on by some inspiration from a friend who mentioned the Couch to 5K app and how it's helped her overcome her fears of running. For me, sometimes even having that conversation about something I've been meaning to do, really spurs me on to do it & this was definitely the case with me.

For a long time now, I have wanted to get back to it and feel good about myself again. I know that running has so many awesome benefits but getting the initial motivation to kick start has proven very difficult. But, as soon as I overcame the first hurdle, that very first run... I began to have a new mindset, a new perspective. It was that easy, who knew? And it's just got better and better ....or at least it did, for three weeks!!

This week has been absolutely atrocious. I have been unmotivated, bored, fed up, out of routine and feeling so so low!! It's what I've decided to call my hump week of lockdown and I feel like I have. not. achieved. anything.

Routine is a huge part of my life and sometimes, if there is just one thing that changes that... it's almost like I am out of sync with life. It's hard to explain, haha! But maybe you can relate.
This week, I didn't do my first run of the week and in hindsight (such a beautiful thing, right!) I think this was the reason I was struggling. I did not realise how much this new change had effected me! Exercise is amazing. Essential. For both physical and mental health. This week proved that for me. I never realised how much that it would effect me! So, finally, today (a Sunday!) I ran and WOW I needed that. I felt SO good. I feel happy, healthy, empowered and I can honestly say.... I can't wait to run again! Bring on tomorrow's run!

This week is living proof that I NEED to make running a priority in my life.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Trust the Process

Image
In 2017, I started a journey of discovering, experiencing and exploring mental health issues... And I think it's fair to say that I have been on a long journey. I have had to really learn to "trust the process". This is a concept I have recently been told about, during therapy, but there is no doubt that it is an important one. It's one that has been life changing for me. Just those three words have helped me to slow down, think more clearly and understand the truth of what it means to be ok with who I am and what I am going through. Just the idea of slowing down isn't in my nature, at all. I am someone who is almost always on the go and busy doing something. I feel that this year has been that of a challenge, BUT a good challenge. The two things I struggled with were:-  - Being kind to myself  - Being ok with putting ME first. For 6 years, I was a mother figure to my younger siblings and I think, in short.. I basically tired myself out think...
Read more

Lockdown Lessons

Here are a few lessons I've learnt during Lockdown #1  How to use Zoom ☑️ How to enjoy my hubby's company more 😘 How to create a work space at home 🏡 How to get into a running routine 🏃‍♀️ How to build a shed with a firm foundation 🔲 How to spend too much money! 💰 What have you learnt?
Read more

10 Years Ago..

Image
I have been in a very reflective mood lately, to the point where its keeping me awake at night. I think it's because of this global pandemic and the fact that it's created a lot of time and space, which inevitably makes us think more.. or at least it has done for me. Having time to slow down and really come to terms with life and this fantastic world we live in.. has been playing on my mind a lot lately.  During this reflection, it suddenly occurred to me that the moment it all began was this time 10 years ago. There were two things that crossed my mind in that moment.. 1. Mel, you're soooo old now!! 2. Wow, this is actually surreal. Hmm. Maybe three things, haha! 3. I felt proud. I was so so proud of what I have achieved in that time. A degree, a six year relationship, our 2 and a half year marriage, buying a house... Just to name a few!! Wow. Wow. Wow. I love my life and all that I have achieved. The inner growth, maturity and strength I have learnt. The lesso...
Read more