18K and Positive Self Talk

I did it. I ran 18K. It took 2 hours and 27 minutes but I did it! The weather Sunday was great, perfect running weather. The first 12 K were good, I was running with this great girl and we had tons of laughs along the way. When I reached the 13th kilometer things started to go downhill, my legs started to hurt and I felt that I could no longer continue. Then I remembered my first 5K race and I remembered how happy I was when I finished, I could do it. I did it! I finished. Today is another story my legs are in pain but it is a good pain. The race is in less than 3 weeks, all I have to add is 3k to my distance and then I am done!



This week we are working on speed work. Someone will run as fast as they can on the track and we will have to catch them for 1 -2 minutes, in essence we are playing tag.



Running Room puts out a magazine each month this month there is an article on POSITIVE SELF TALK, here are a few phrases to think of when you are having trouble:

• I am in control of my own thinking, my own life and emotions and direct the pattern of my performance, health and life.
• I am fully capable of achieving the goals I set today, they are within my reach
• I learn from my problems and setbacks, and through them I see room for improvements and opportunities for personal growth.
• Everyday in some way I am better, wiser, more focused, more confident and more in control

Have a great week!

P.S this was my Royal Wedding swag from last Friday;