Running Mind

When I started running 3 years ago I never knew the impact it would have on my mind and body, specially on my mind. In June of last year I decided to sign up for the Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Not only will I be running my first 1/2 marathon, but I will be participating in the Glass Slipper Challenge. What is that you ask? Well, On Saturday I will run a 10k and then on Sunday I will run a 1/2 marathon. When I signed up for it back in June it sounded like a good idea and a problem for future Nadia. At that point maybe I tought that I could do it.

Fast forward to 6 months later and a month before the race and I feel like I can't do it. It is not that I am not putting in the miles, or that I can't run that distance, or even that  I can't do back to back. Believe me, I have put in the training (although I twisted my ankle and got sick) and I have done Ragnar and back to back races; it is just that mentally I don't feel ready. I break down 1 or 2 miles before the end of a long run, and I start thinking that I am a failure and that I can't do it. This is really hard for me because I want to do my best and I never used to think this way.

I know I need help. I bought some running and motivation books to help me. I'm hoping this will help me. If you have any suggestions please leave me a message.

Hopefully, during these races, I will forget all my worries/injuries and run like a champ.

Nats

New Year, New Thoughts

Hey there blog world,

Happy New Year to all of you. As part of this years resolution I promise to write more blog post.

What are some of your New Year's Resolutions? Mine, you ask? Here are some of them:

Run 700 Miles
Run 12 races
Eat healthier (hopefully)
Write more blog post
Travel to a new place

Hopefully I will be able to write at least once a week. I got lots to say and lots to share with you. Stay tuned!

Until Next Time,

Nats