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taking it one step at a time

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So about yesterday

Yesterday was the five mile run. More like a five mile walk for me, but that’s okay.

The night before was rough. I planned to sleep early because I wanted to wake up at 5. Well.. I didn’t sleep early. I was super nervous about the race and then at 11, I had to check to see if my car was blocked in the driveway. And it was. And i can’t move my dad’s car because it’s manual and I don’t know how to drive manual. So I was freaking out trying to figure out how to meet at my friends house.

The morning of the race, I woke up at 4 because I didn’t know how I was going to get to my friends house. I ended up taking uber.

I really was not prepared for the heat. I ran the first mile, and then walked and jogged (mostly walked) the rest. 15 minute miles, but that’s okay! It was such a good experience. There was so much support everywhere you go. The whole town gets involved, and they’re so nice. I ended up talking to someone who used to do ultramarathons and marathons. I wish this was my first race.

So, I think I’m going to go see a physical therapist to check out my knee, wrist, and ankle. haha. And I think I’m going to restart the c25k but outside because i’ve been spoiled by treadmill running.

On to new adventures~

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Wanted to quit

There’s 12 days until my 5 mile race and I was really tempted to just transfer my bib number. It’s a really popular race; 12,500 runners and it sells out within hours. But I really want to be able to do it. If I walk some, that’s okay. As long as I try and succeed. Right?

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Runners’ Block

I trained to run a half marathon in mid-April. I’ve never run more than 2 miles before and never done a race. But running a half marathon was really important to me. I’ve struggled with depression on and off, and people say that you need mental endurance to run a half marathon. So I thought that if I could do it, it would mean that I’m better. Welp. In the first mile, I stepped in a pothole and hurt my knee really badly. I was surprised at how many potholes there were. But anyways, I walked and finished in 3:15 when my goal was 2:30 but anything under 3:00 I would’ve been happy with. Needless to say, I was really disappointed in myself. 

I had already signed up for a 5 mile run at the end of this month. I’ve been constantly trying to train, but I feel like I just can’t run anymore, mentally. Right now, I’ve only been doing strength training, and trying to run but can’t sustain so it turns out to be more of a walk. The run is in 2.5 weeks. How can I get back into the running spirit??

This is why I created this tumblr, to give me motivation. I’m not going to stop at the 5 mile run though. I want running to be my hobby, my passion, and I have so many aspirations. I just don’t want to give up when I know that I can do it!