So happy it’s Friday right now!! It’s actually only 8 o’clock, but I’m thinking about heading to bed with a book pretty soon.
On Sunday, I hit the treadmill for a run. I told myself I would do 2.5 miles, but after I hit the 2 mile mark, I thought: Why can’t I do 3?
These last couple months, I have been trying to slowly build up a base before starting my half marathon training plan. However, I’ve only been able to get myself on the treadmill once or twice a week. I’ve been doing lots of 2 mile runs, but I kept telling myself that I probably wouldn’t be able to make it that extra mile to the magic number 3.
On Sunday, I decided to teach my brain who was boss, and it felt AWESOME!
I ran 3 miles in 30:32 and it felt so good. Sometimes, all you need to do is stop the negative thoughts and tell yourself you are capable of pushing yourself.
Yesterday (Thursday), I was still riding on my high from Sunday’s run, and I hopped on the treadmill ready to pump out another 3 miles (blasting the same 3 songs I’m obsessed with on repeat, of course).
After just about an eighth of a mile, I got a horrible side stitch.
I dug my fingers in my side, trying to work it out—no change.
I tried the “breath through a straw” trick—didn’t help.
I stopped an walked a little and took a few sips of water—still hurting.
I put my arms over my head and tried stretching it out—nothin’.
I think I exhausted all of my usual tricks to get rid of side cramps, and it just felt like the pain got more severe. I tried pushing myself to run further, and was able to finish 2 miles in a slightly hunched posture.
Isn’t it frustrating how a short, 2 mile run can be so hard to complete some days, when they “should” be easy??
I have to keep being positive, though. Everyone has their crappy run days, and tomorrow is a clean slate!
