I feel fantastic today!!
It is fitness day in my world. I started this week with a goal of going to the gym everyday.... due to scheduling conflicts and last minute birthday parties I have only made it two days. However, both times I was able to go, I pushed myself to my limits.
I ran my fastest, hardest, longest sprint intervals this week. Pushing myself as hard as I could and I almost passed out. (I was a panting, red-faced, sweaty mess!)
It was amazing!
I have always struggled with thinking of myself as a runner. I have showered myself in limiting thoughts and have always said "I can't... I have.....(insert excuse here.)" I always had asthma, bad knees, my body wasn't built to run, I am not a runner, my lungs hurt, etc... blah blah blah.
I admit I used to get winded walking up a flight of stairs. When I started Insanity workouts (intense at home workout DVD set) I felt like I wanted to pass out just after the warm up. (There is a reason it is called Insanity.)
However I noticed a change last week. I ran my first two miles straight on the treadmill and it felt amazing. I didn't struggle, I felt strong, and my breathing was spot on. I don't get winded walking up stairs and have so much more energy.
Holy crap!!! My interval training works!!!
Since I pushed my interval sprints harder this week I am hoping by next week or the week after to try a solid run again and see how I do.
I repeat affirmations in my head when I run too. Usually something like:
I am strong.
I am a runner.
I feel good.
I can do this.
I am doing this.
I am a runner.
I run because I can.
My body is perfect.
I have a runner body.
Sounds crazy but it works!
I am grateful for the ability to work hard and change my body. It truly is amazing what the body and mind are capable of, and I am so thankful for my strong healthy fit body!!
Namaste,
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