Goals are great, but the one downfall of them is this; trying to surpass it or reach it again!
As mentioned, I passed my running goal. The next day I got on the treadmill and walked 60 min. to give myself a break. The day after that (48 hours after passing my goal)I got back on the treadmill with the purpose to reach the new 2.5 mile record. I totally and completely could not do it! Not only that, but I could only huff and puff out 0.9 miles! Ahhhhhh! That was completely frustrating for me. And then to realize later that same day that I had kinda hurt my shin (not a total shin splint) and I developed a blister under one of my big toe callouses!
It's fun to reach goals, but some of the results from reaching those goals aren't so pleasant! I know, I know, my body just need to just get used to my new goal, but that's hard to accept sometimes.
Hurry up body and acclimate!
4 comments:
Oooohh...I so understand. I did the exact same thing when I was running. It's one of the most frustrating things in the world. Good job keeping it up though!
Sometimes when I am on the treadmill I put a towel over the clock, distance etc. It keeps me from checking and I go further. Keep it up!!
Great idea Heather! I've noticed that when I focus on ANYTHING other than running, the time does go by faster. I'll try your idea the next time I run!
Keep it up girl, you're doing great. Admirable.
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