Ok so Ive got my gear sorted but Im having probs with confidence. Ive wanted to start running for ages but I just cant get over this hurdle. I read posts from other 'newbies' and its all 'oh Ive only managed 2 miles today' and heres me wishing I could lol
So I thought 'ok I'll book a place on a race for life' - something to aim for, which I did last night, it doesnt matter whether I walk, run or crawl across the finish line as long as I do it. Thought that would be a good place to start, and told myself Id go for a run this morning to get things started.
Woke up at 6am, and promptly told myself it was a waste of time, that Id look stupid etc. Angry with myself for not going but Im so self conscious its hard. I cant run during the day as I have my children to look after, I think evenings are a bit busier than Id like and to be honest with a 2 year old and an 8 week old by the time Ive got them to bed at 7pm Im pretty knackered myself! So personally I think early mornings suit me better, I just need to know how to stop my mind racing (at least that is lol) with negative thoughts, and stop caring about what others think.
I think Id feel daft of only managing a run around the block, puts me off a bit too in a weird kinda way - I know I have to start somewhere and that would be better than nothing wouldnt it. Im just too impatient for my own good and want to be running miles already!
I dont have anyone to run with either, Ive got details about a group near me but dont know if I want to call them. Id be so nervous about meeting up.
Get me outta my house!
So I thought 'ok I'll book a place on a race for life' - something to aim for, which I did last night, it doesnt matter whether I walk, run or crawl across the finish line as long as I do it. Thought that would be a good place to start, and told myself Id go for a run this morning to get things started.
Woke up at 6am, and promptly told myself it was a waste of time, that Id look stupid etc. Angry with myself for not going but Im so self conscious its hard. I cant run during the day as I have my children to look after, I think evenings are a bit busier than Id like and to be honest with a 2 year old and an 8 week old by the time Ive got them to bed at 7pm Im pretty knackered myself! So personally I think early mornings suit me better, I just need to know how to stop my mind racing (at least that is lol) with negative thoughts, and stop caring about what others think.
I think Id feel daft of only managing a run around the block, puts me off a bit too in a weird kinda way - I know I have to start somewhere and that would be better than nothing wouldnt it. Im just too impatient for my own good and want to be running miles already!
I dont have anyone to run with either, Ive got details about a group near me but dont know if I want to call them. Id be so nervous about meeting up.
Get me outta my house!