It really is a mental fear. I'm going to write more about it when I get the courage to think about why this is such a hard step. This has nothing to do with the physical aspect...well maybe a little but it's much more mental.
Ugh, this life changing journey stuff sometimes sucks ass.
what ever happened to I'm not going to be ready to run a marathon for a while? Sounds like someone is putting their big girl panties on... OMG! You go Tara! I can only imagine what you're feeling and thinking, but you know what, the best thing you can do for yourself is to go through with it. Face this mental fear. I honestly think you'll do great. All you have to do is cross the finish line. And who cares if the 12k runners are with you. They were where you are right now once, no embarrassment what so ever. Actually you won't be running with the 12k'ers they start 10 minutes after the 5k runners do.
Go out there, put your favorite tunes in, meet some new people, and enjoy the scenery as you run your 5k. You're already so close to that goal anyhow, 3 months from now you should be able to run it with no problem.
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a decade ago
Were you hiding my big girl pant Jimmy???
It really is a mental fear. I'm going to write more about it when I get the courage to think about why this is such a hard step. This has nothing to do with the physical aspect...well maybe a little but it's much more mental.
Ugh, this life changing journey stuff sometimes sucks ass.
by PRNCSSGRL
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a decade ago
I am so proud of you! You are going to do great!
by MRSDSB
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a decade ago
what ever happened to I'm not going to be ready to run a marathon for a while? Sounds like someone is putting their big girl panties on... OMG! You go Tara! I can only imagine what you're feeling and thinking, but you know what, the best thing you can do for yourself is to go through with it. Face this mental fear. I honestly think you'll do great. All you have to do is cross the finish line. And who cares if the 12k runners are with you. They were where you are right now once, no embarrassment what so ever. Actually you won't be running with the 12k'ers they start 10 minutes after the 5k runners do.
Go out there, put your favorite tunes in, meet some new people, and enjoy the scenery as you run your 5k. You're already so close to that goal anyhow, 3 months from now you should be able to run it with no problem.
by NEXUSNRG