Seems like Things are going for a Toss. Running is getting on my nerves. Lets go for a short recap. I started planning for run from December. I increased my distance and speed my Feb end and then suddenly things gradually came to halt in March. I stopped going gym and I also decreased running distance. Haven't gone running since last 10 days.
Before December I didn't run for months and life was okay. Its only now that I feel low since I didn't go running. Partly I am occupied with other activities, partly I sleep late and sleep less and majorly its my Laziness. Something was wrong in my training patter, since after so much work out and morning run, I used to feel dull and exhausted throughout the day.
Waiting for May now, but it may be too late by then. 45 days to conquer speed and distance is tough, This is one part of the story. I forgot what the second part was as I resume writing this almost after two weeks. A short part I would like to include about department council. My friend writes a mail to all that no one has applied so far and so I go ahead and apply and realised that this is the opportunity to get things back on track. But then there were few other friends who stood up for the same post and I was not doing the required ground work correctly. Being shy I hardly did any campaigning and I just lost it. It doesn't bother me much since I know that I didn't do much and at the same time my friend worked hard for it and got it.
Back to running, I guess its when we are trying to move out of the comfort zone that things go for a toss. You need to have right motivation. Also last week I saw 4 parts of Rocky and its real inspiring. Old it is and simple and no illogical matter. I am sure that I can turn the tables and be a moderately good athlete. So many questions arise as I enter the gym. Questions like why and what will you gain by running marathon? Then I also start comparing that there are so many others already running and so whats the new thing that I will be doing. Whats on the other side of the race.
Another negative thought seeps in when I read through autobiographies of other athletes. How determined they were, focused and they knew what and why are they doing. I only know what, but I don't have firm reason to why am I doing this. Sooner or later I will find the answers and get back to all of you.
In short I can say that we all have heard that you need to get of the comfort zone. You need to do something extra or something you haven't done so far. Make sure one thing, whenever you plan to break open your protective shell, give it your 100%. Start with determination and a solid reason. Your motivation should withstand test of questions. It will certainly sail through test of time, but it should stand strong to the negative thoughts and questions that will build up in your mind whenever you are low.
If you are not sure before moving out of you good zone then life's gonna be tough for you. You will be vulnerable and lost. Reason is good or not is subjective. It should certainly not have any elements of jealousy or anger or revenge. Take small small steps which are realistic and achievable and will will lead you to your bigger goals.
Before December I didn't run for months and life was okay. Its only now that I feel low since I didn't go running. Partly I am occupied with other activities, partly I sleep late and sleep less and majorly its my Laziness. Something was wrong in my training patter, since after so much work out and morning run, I used to feel dull and exhausted throughout the day.
Waiting for May now, but it may be too late by then. 45 days to conquer speed and distance is tough, This is one part of the story. I forgot what the second part was as I resume writing this almost after two weeks. A short part I would like to include about department council. My friend writes a mail to all that no one has applied so far and so I go ahead and apply and realised that this is the opportunity to get things back on track. But then there were few other friends who stood up for the same post and I was not doing the required ground work correctly. Being shy I hardly did any campaigning and I just lost it. It doesn't bother me much since I know that I didn't do much and at the same time my friend worked hard for it and got it.
Back to running, I guess its when we are trying to move out of the comfort zone that things go for a toss. You need to have right motivation. Also last week I saw 4 parts of Rocky and its real inspiring. Old it is and simple and no illogical matter. I am sure that I can turn the tables and be a moderately good athlete. So many questions arise as I enter the gym. Questions like why and what will you gain by running marathon? Then I also start comparing that there are so many others already running and so whats the new thing that I will be doing. Whats on the other side of the race.
Another negative thought seeps in when I read through autobiographies of other athletes. How determined they were, focused and they knew what and why are they doing. I only know what, but I don't have firm reason to why am I doing this. Sooner or later I will find the answers and get back to all of you.
In short I can say that we all have heard that you need to get of the comfort zone. You need to do something extra or something you haven't done so far. Make sure one thing, whenever you plan to break open your protective shell, give it your 100%. Start with determination and a solid reason. Your motivation should withstand test of questions. It will certainly sail through test of time, but it should stand strong to the negative thoughts and questions that will build up in your mind whenever you are low.
If you are not sure before moving out of you good zone then life's gonna be tough for you. You will be vulnerable and lost. Reason is good or not is subjective. It should certainly not have any elements of jealousy or anger or revenge. Take small small steps which are realistic and achievable and will will lead you to your bigger goals.
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