I used to run regularly in college, then had kids, got fat and sedentary. I took up jogging again about 18 months ago. I lost 25 pounds, eat well, only drink water and I am fit. I was running about 1.5 to 3.5 miles before Christmas about 5 - 6 times per week. I am a relief worker so when the Haiti earthquake happened I became immersed in relief effort and my usual running routine suffered. I have been traveling a lot since the new year and often to places where there is no tradmill and no safe place to run outside. Now I can barely run one mile without feeling like my heart is going to explode. I have not gained any weight, but psychologically I "feel" like I can't do it. I was having that trouble before when I would get to 2.5 - 3 miles - my body felt fine, but my mind would tell me I could not keep going. Any ideas on how to get over this psychological block. I know in my head that my body shoud be able to go further, but somehow I am not getting it done... Thanks for any advice!
Thanks,
lucy
Thanks,
lucy
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The first step of dealing with a psychological block is realizing that you have one and that you are perfectly capable of completing what you set out to do. You are half way there. I know it sounds lame to say this but you just have to push as far as your body (in your case mind) will allow you to. Fight that urge to stop. Your brain will always do this. But you have the power to push back. You will do it. And you will do it well. Believe!!!
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