#whenirun

[becausetaylorswiftyes]

4/25: last run for a bit because my shins keep on hurting. It hurt so bad I had to stop running and just walk home. I’ve been having bruises on my left shin but didn’t think anything of it until the spot that hurt on my right shin developed a bruise. So idk why I get bruises when I run but I will try to find out.

[becausetaylorswiftyes]

All my runs from 4/9-4/22. It’s been a mix of blissful, sun-filled skies and cold, foggy views. I always seem to come back to this bench whenever I run around the lake. Realizing how different my life is now compared to when I first started taking a seat here and breathing after my runs. This is where I take time to think or maybe relax a little. Gain some perspective. I will always be a work in progress and that’s okay. That’s life.

[becausetaylorswiftyes]

Yesterday’s run wasn’t very good. Even the previous one wasn’t. My calves and ankle start hurting early on. I don’t know why. I pretty much pushed to mile 1 then walked then sat down, feeling defeated.

Will try the run-walk method which is how I originally trained before.

[becausetaylorswiftyes]

So today I went for a run and not even 2 miles in I stopped and sat on a bench because my left ankle started hurting and my calves started to feel tight. Got kind of frustrated. The guided run wasn’t doing it for me so I switched to listening to music and went back to running a little angry. That got me through it. Also sat on this bench which I posted previously and thought: huh, life was so different the first time I was here and admired this bench.

Felt pretty nice + normal the rest of the day that I spent at home. It’s been a while since I’ve felt this way. Totally forgot how much I loved it.

[becausetaylorswiftyes]

Tried to do a long run but gave up halfway through. My calves felt tight and hurt so I decided to stop and sit down. I usually would just power through it but my brain’s not having it today. It’s nice + warm so I basically just sunbathed for a bit. Today’s a little better than the past couple days.

Yoga + ab + a little run helped.

[becausetaylorswiftyes]

Today’s run. Went outside telling myself I don’t have to finish the run if I don’t feel like it. Actually going out and pacing myself and talking kindly in my head helped me finish. Took walking breaks and an actual break sitting. Sat on a bench afterwards and meditated a little. I was able to breathe a little better. I still don’t understand myself but I think this helped.

[becausetaylorswiftyes]

2/19: Actually went out to run again after 3 whole months of the weather being too cold for me and after being very, very sick earlier this month. Grateful I can go outside again and feel the sun on my skin ☀️ (Also I was singing while running which actually felt goooooood)

Had a good, chill day at work the previous day. Then yoga + ab workout + run + boxing class with friends. Really good day. Today was pretty good as well. Entire body was sore and work went well despite the usual waves of business. Got PAs approved etc. Good workmates. Overall really glad to be in this place in life ✨

[becausetaylorswiftyes]

Life update:

Flew out to Vegas to spend time with family and here I am showing off my pretty water bottle. Also, I finally ran again after 2 weeks. Right when I got back from Vegas. Felt really stuck in this weird place for a little bit but now slowly trying to get back to the swing of things.