Run for living

Running is something that I love to do but why is it when things get too tough it is the first thing that I turf out of my routine. I can find a million and one reasons why I can't go for a run. But why??? I know if I do go for a run it will get me out the fugue that I may be feeling at the time. It revitalises my spirit but I still cast it aside. Is it because running is bloody hard not just physically but mentally as well. I do get down when I am not improving or I am not meeting the mediocre goals that I have set for myself. I try to run with no expectations upon myself (one of the reasons that I have not bought myself one of those snazzy running watches) but my head just always get in the way. Self talk holds me back when I really need to be out there running for me. But I have found a way to cope....

 

 I am an active participant in my local Parkrun (A free, local, weekly 5km timed run for more info go to the Parkrun website) and the great thing is I do not have to run every week, I can walk it if my head is not in the right space. Also I often volunteer as volunteers are needed every week, but it helps to keep the routine up and to be there when maybe it is hard to not be. It gives me the impetus to remind myself to get out there and run. No one else cares it I have only run 100m only I do but I have run. Running is important for me as it helps me to live the best life I can live.