I haven't done a 5K since before I was pregnant. This would actually be my third full 5K ever.
I actually hate running. I'm not good at it. I can't breath well while running. I have no desire to run.
But I do it because it's healthy.
I mean... what if I ever had to run from Zombies? A girl needs to know how to run.
So I make it my goal to be able to run a 5K. Without stopping.
And I did it. I ran the entire thing. In 30 min 05 sec. (25 Sec better than my previous time).
It's not amazing, but I'm proud of myself.
Because it's not about the time.
It's not about the competition. Or the recognition.
It's about getting out there it doing.
It's about seeing your 3-year-old daughter cheer you on as you cross the finish line.
And I won't lie. My calves hurt. My left knee started to ache. I wanted to stop.
But the entire run I kept telling myself:
I CAN do this.
I AM strong.
I WILL finish.
I CAN keeping running.
And sure enough I DID. Because I believed in myself. Positive affirmations work people. I didn't let myself think one negative thought the entire run. I kept telling myself positive things, and it made it a heck of a whole lot easier.
If I can do it... you can too. Are you ready to try?!
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