I think it's four years ago since I last felt it; running without thinking about how exhausting it is, how I feel a pain in my shin or knees, how I rather want to walk and I have to convince myself to run towards another tree or rock I see along the way...
During today's run my thoughts were drifting away, almost like I was daydreaming. It was such a pleasure, and in the middle of it I suddenly realized that I was running without thinking about running, I was in a flow and enjoying it! I was also thinking that I could run forever (but that stopped as soon as I started to run uphill).
I wasn't running fast, but I was running continuously, and I love how I can track my progress on Strava. Now my goal is to run a bit faster every time.
Here are some photos from my running path.
My stats on Strava:
As you can see I'm running pretty slow, but my goal is to run 5/km by the end of summer. A little elevation included in my run:
Now I'm actually looking forward to my next run. I love this feeling...
Thanks for reading !
:) Helen
Ah, now I see all your posts on running! Great work! You are so blessed with all the nature over there! Also, the weather looks pretty awesome. I don't think I ever had the experience of forgetting that I was running. Now that I've started running again, this will be one of my goals :)
Do you have a GPS watch for recording your runs?
Thanks! Yes, the nearby nature definitely helps on the motivation to run! Like I've already written, I run pretty slow, maybe that's why I forget that I'm running, so my goal is to run faster and still have my thoughts drift away... I do have a Fitbit watch, but it doesn't work properly. In order to register on Strava I have my phone with me. Would love to have a working GPS watch in the future! What about yourself?
I had a Fitbit too, but it fell apart a few months back. My GF has a GPS watch that I used to use. But she is now in Paris for studies, so I can't use that atm. So yeah, I also have to bring my phone. It always feels a bit silly to bring it though :)
I know, but I've just figured out that a pair of my running pants have a perfect pocked in the back where my phone can be hidden and out of sight and not in the way.
You're doing great! Better start slow and slowly work to the pace you want to reach. No hurry 👍
Nice looking track you have for a run.
Thank you @guchtere! You are right, no hurry... I think it's very motivating to start slow and to see potential and improvement along the way. I'm very happy about the surroundings I can run in, it's so calm in the woods :)
Well as long as you don't expect improvements every run you'll be ok with thinking in that way ;)
But indeed it keeps people motivated while they get better and better 💪
Think I'm gonna share my runs on Steemit just like you. They keep getting better and better 😎
I don't expect improvements every run, but I want to see better results from week to week :)
Yes, share your runs on Steemit, it's fun to follow I think! I also find it motivating that I can share my progress and that gives me more motivation! Are you using Strava?
:)
Offcourse I'm using Strava. Well actually I'm using Movescount but it's linked to Strava.
I've added you @Strava
Fun! I've added you as well :)
Yeah! :D
Hi @helenmunch ,
have you ever thought about becoming a member of the @runningproject initiative?
If so, read the following post... by the end of it you will find instructions about.
Keep on running!
Yes, I would love to be a part of the @runningproject initative. I thought I was already... I can't see a link to the "following post" for instructions. Can you please give me the link?
Thank you! :)
https://steemit.com/runningproject/@runningproject/the-steem-running-project-8th-status-report-upvotes-forever-in-all-posts-of-our-approved-runners
Super framgang! Du har en ny følger på Strava. :)
Tusen takk! Så gøy, nå følger jeg deg også og gleder meg til å se progresjon hos begge :)
well done Helen! :) Looking good! :)