Say it about the same pace that your not quite resting heart rate is and that’s the sound of my feet hitting the treadmill once again.
I’m back on the wagon – er, tread mill if you will, and while it doesn’t feel awesome, I don’t hate it. Last summer I had to stop running because of some g-d awful shin splints that left me barely able to walk without hobbling. I took a break, got a new pair of running shoes and while I’m not nearly at the point that I was at over the summer, I’m logging miles in where I can and increasing speed occasionally.
I’m back to that mental shift from “Oh my gosh I really fricken hate this!” to “Ok, I can do it, just go do it and it’ll be fine.” At one point I got to, “This isn’t so bad, I do miss it when I don’t come run.” but we’re not there yet.
I don’t need to be a runner. I swim, I have dance parties and there are several other physical activities that I enjoy doing, but I guess I just don’t like not being good at something and want to get to proficient. Running feels like it will always present a challange for me because let’s face it, I’m not built for it. That doesn’t mean I can’t try though.
That desire to feel proficient or even decent at it? It helps fuel me.
I am not bult to run either.
I know I see the most positive results (body wise) when I run… or jog…
I use the elliptical… my knees will not allow for the treadmill…
I don’t hate it.
I don’t love it.
I like it enough to do it….
And like you, I feel that it will always present a challenge…
And… if there’s the challenge of it.. I’ll make myself do it more…. I hate feeling like a machine DEFEATED ME!
Oh I like that thought. “I have to be good at this because I will not let a machine defeat me.” Good call.
That will be my inspiration for today if I can get access to the treadmill.
Let me know if you get an urge to hula hoop!
I’d actually love to try, but I’m terrified that I’m just awful at it. Seeing as that’s never stopped me before when is class?
http://Www.hulafit.net for schedule and prices. I have the unlimited month pass and go Mon, Weds, Thurs nights and Sat mornings. We get a lot of beginners so don’t worry about that! They give a lot of helpful hints. I figure if I keep bugging you one day you’ll try it!