I started running again on Saturday. I'm taking it slow. I threw myself full force back into Taekwondo last week, and even with jumping I didn't have pain in my stress fracture. I know I need to take it easy and build up with the running.
Yesterday I ran 1.01 miles in 10 minutes 22 seconds. I was trying to achieve between an 11 and 12 minute mile. I have such problems with pacing, and I wear myself out because of it, and then I want to stop.
Today, I ran 1.02 miles in 13 minutes 32 seconds. This was too slow, but I was really having a problem with the humidity today. I actually walked a mile afterwards, and I walked FASTER than I had run. I walked 1.04 miles in 12 minutes 51 seconds! Oh well--it's a process, and I built up before. I'll do it again!
I feel like running is such mind over matter. Half the time I'm running, my brain wanders and begins to tell me I can't keep going. You have to train your brain and your body in order to get into shape, and in order to run. You have to look at the street in front of you and think to yourself, "a mile is really not that far." You have to tell yourself that you CAN DO THIS, and most of all you have to just KEEP going. In the end, it's completely worth it.
Running is very mental. It's a mind game as much as a physical challenge. Going slowly is no easy feat, either. Your muscle memory will help you build up the miles again, and your body will respond quicker than you think. You're doing great, keep up the good work!
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