I just received the best compliment today. Or maybe I should say "inspirational/motivational PEP talk!!!

I was running the track at the Y, doing my typical 3 mile (5K, 2 laps). I kept passing this group of four women running together. I've seen them in the gym before and always was so envious of how well they supported one another (as I worked out alone). Anyway, I have talked with a few of them before about the Y's running club, and do receive the mass emails about it, but they are running far beyond my abilities (9 and 10 miles on Saturdays ~ in preparation for the half this weekend)

ANYWAY, after my run, I went into the Y to stretch and do my ab work out. I had to pass the group of them on the mats where they were stretching. I stopped to say "hello" and they said "how far did you run today?" and I told them 5K (3miles). They complimented my pace and my form
I told them that I had initially started the year off wanting to run the half this weekend but bailed at 4 miles and went into my whole mental block about how I can't get beyond the 4 miles. They all told me about their trials and how they too are just starting out but with each other are able to do and go further than they had thought they could. They encouraged me to join them on their runs on Mondays and when possible, on Saturday mornings. With my dh being the deployable one, I told them how unreliable I was, making my training inconsistent and they said to join them when I could.

Just before we went our separate ways, one of the girls approached me and told me that she was "me" awhile ago and told me with confidence I could totally run the half....and she would help me get to that point!

I was very humbled...I had no idea that my running was all that impressive but it felt good that someone at least acknowledged the fact that I am trying and commended me for putting in the effort.

So.....I may not be doing the half this weekend, but I THINK if I can pair up with them I could maybe do one this fall.........

I HOPE I don't bail this time....I still haven't gotten over the shame of that!

I wish I would've been more supportive of you when you hit your wall. Now that I've started running, I can relate. I'm sure it felt good to be invited to join them. I would've been stoked! That is awesome. Hopefully they will help give you the confidence and advice you need. You can do it, you might just need to be a little more patient with yourself

It's all me. I put these mental walls up that I have a hard time overcoming. I tell myself I can't do it, that I am just not made to run long distances, etc etc. It's hard to stop the negative talk. I am hoping that having these girls to run with, may help me break them down!

I just received an email from this same girl who told me she was going to help me finish my half. In it was a you tube inspirational link!!! I can share it with anyone who's interested!

I would like to check it out!

I have decided to work on distance not speed. I don't know how far I can go but I'm going to add distance/time each week.

Great compliment Christy!!!!