Post 10k

So I reached my goals! Under 70 minutes and I didn't walk!! Super happy about that, but the race was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Miles wise I had prepared, but the mental wise is a different thing. The race was both a 5k and a 10k- so half way through those running the 5k peeled off leaving the course really lonely to be honest. It is easy to keep moving with people all around you, but when there are only a few of brave runners trudging next to you, it is easy to loose your enthusiasm for the process!

As I ran I fought the desire to quit- to walk or even stop. My feet hurt, my legs hurt, at one point my lower back began to hurt. But I know that is battle I have to fight, every time those thoughts cross my mind I remember how it feels to reach my goals- to finish and finish well. It reminds me that when life gets tough (and we know it will get tough) we have to keep our eyes on our goals and to fight those thoughts that would implore us to stop. Through pain, though sweat, through tears, all that will keeps us moving is a focus on finishing well.

I hope through all life throws at you, that you are able to finish and finish well!