So far, two things have happened on this would-be runner journey. A journey that, I realize, hasn't even started.
First, I've bought a pair of good, albeit ugly, shoes. (Okay, and a pair of socks.)
Second, I've nearly worried myself to death over this whole running business, and I haven't even taken the first step.
What if it turns out that I am, in fact, the worst and slowest runner on the planet?
What if I run like Phoebe on Friends?
What if I can't get the breathing right? The stretching?
What if I've set this first goal of running a 5K and I never make it? There will be no hope of a 10K.
What if I am a complete fool and injure myself right out of the gate?
What if this is yet another great fail?
Is it normal for beginning runners to feel so completely overwhelmed? Intimidated? Scared? Nervous? Anxious?
Clearly, the only thing that is actually doing any running around here is my worry...and it's running amuck.
You are so funny! I love how you verbalize the fears that every runner has. Every time I set a new goal, I worry about whether I can do it. Then I ask myself, "what's the worst that can happen?" Usually the answer is that I'll have to walk. While that may bruise my ego, it certainly is not the end of the world. You CAN do this! I know you can!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great encourager, Tammy, which is the reason that you make a great coach...and even better friend! Thanks for getting this together for us!
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