Mental Block

I feel very accomplished today. I ran all 4 of my "4B Laps". Which I think is .37 a lap. Which Is almost 1.5 miles. WHICH IS (almost) half of a 5k. I usually stop to walk some, but I was really determined to make it.

 I am pretty sure my problems with running are all in my head (and kind of in my lungs). I tell myself that it's ok to stop and walk. Today I told myself that I could do one lap (and Angela too. That's right!!! NO WALKING). Then on the 2nd lap I decided to see if I could make another lap. THEN on the 3rd lap I even told Angela that I had a feeling that I would stop to walk but I would see how far I could go - again, I MADE IT. Then I made the decision to go for the 4th lap right before 6:30 (the time I leave the gym). I made the choice then that I was going to make the last lap, even if I needed to puke or pass out afterwards. I did neither, but I did finish.

 This is really encouraging for my goal of running a 5K. I also feel a lot better about trying to reach a time goal (with Maddie). I just hope that I can continue to push the mental barrier until I can break it all together!

And most importantly today, I felt good when I left the gym. I did NOT feel exhausted, or like I would die soon. I felt accomplished and just GOOD! :)