Awnn thats too nice of you!!:) Thanks a bunch!!!:) I always plan myself a schedule of my week and of each running session I have. Like this, it helps me stay motivated and I avoid giving myself excuses! Oh and also, I use this app called Runkeeper and it keeps track of your mileage, the calories you lose, your pace, I love it!! I dont know if youre into running groups but they help a lot with motivation because theres always someone whos gonna push you to your limits! I would also say that making each workout different is what keeps it fun and why I never get bored of it! Somedays I do intervall running, some other days I hit a long run in the forest, I love to switch it up so I dont hit a plateau. And finally I would say that its important to write down your goals but also to not be too hard on yourself:) Most people give up because they dont give themselves time. The results will come eventually. You just have to be patient and not beat yourself up when you have a less successful training session. To avoid injuries, dont over do it at first because running everyday is not beneficial since you dont allow your muscles to recover. I wish you the best of luck! You should take pictures of your run and I can too, so we can build a Steemit runners community hehe;) xoxoxo @geomagna
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No worries, I had been feeling pretty down lately, and the other day I just couldn't take it anymore, I put on my runners (for the first time in easily a year) and did just over a 5k run out of the blue. It felt great, I was empowered, challenged, capable, and it got me out of a little funk, but I haven't ran since then although i have had the urge to. Then after seeing your post, and how running helped you with depression, it really came into focus. Running has always made me feel better in one way or another, and I should take calculated steps towards being a better runner again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this great advice, i'm setting a short term goal of a small run every other day, and a longer term goal of doing an 8k run soon, oh and I forgot about Runkeeper! I'm lucky that i've got forest trails nearby to mix it up with some trail running, but i've got no one to run with, so i'll defintely look into a running group for that extra push. I'll do my best to incorporate some running updates into my new lil steemit blog, and i'll be sure to give you a shoutout as thanks when I do.
~Thanks again @steemityourway all the best.
Hey @geomagna , thank you so much for taking your time to reply to me so kindly :) And Im sorry for my late reply, your comment never showed up on my account :( But wow I am beyond happy to see that youre starting to get back on track and that running is helping you get out of a funk. The medication and therapy never really helped me personally, however, physical activity is by far the best antidepressant out there.
Youre off to a really good start, just the fact that youre setting goals for yourself and you seem super dedicated says alot about you. Youre too sweet. It will be my pleasure to assist you in your running journey! If theres ever a day where you feel like motivation is not around the corner, feel free to hit me up and ill give you that extra boost to put these joggers on and go out there! Or in the opposite, if youve accomplished a personal best or a goal, let me know as well!:) I wish you the best! You deserve it ! Keep me updated 💗 💗 💦💪
It's my pleasure, and no worries, I was offline all weekend anyways ; ) but I feel like I was a boulder on the edge of a hill, just ready to roll, full of potential energy. All that I needed was a push to start rolling.. well running, but you get it lol
I'm happy to say that i've gone for two decent runs, feeling great about it and so far i'm right on track. Thank you for being so kind, and willing to help people with/through things that you're experienced with, and know first hand that they can be difficult. Thanks for the assistance, hopefully it won't come to me needing another push, but it's real nice to know that it's there! Take care, you're awesome!
Wow these words go straight to my heart!!! thanks so so much!:)
It is sincerely my pleasure. Im on a mission to help people as much as I can because this world only needs more love, compassion and genuine people!
We all need an extra push sometimes. I was an athlete at a high level and even then, I still got days where I felt that I didnt get that much of a good work out in. It will happen but you simply got to keep on doing and pushing and trying and you will eventually break through:)
Really happy to hear that its been going great so far!:) You got this! @geomagna