Eye still firmly on the prize: SELF-R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (i.e. not giving in before Lucinda!!)
This morning it became apparent that stretching post runs is NO LONGER optional if I'm going to make it to day 28 OR wish to retain any long-term leg functionality. YEOUCH.
Despite feeling tired, not in the mood to run anywhere and as stiff as a board this morning - I kept plugging on. Mainly because failing on Day 2 is not an option. To be clear - I can't describe my efforts as amazing running, rather:
Step 1: Drag self as far and as quickly as you can force yourself to go
Step 2: Wheezily recover/walk for no more than 20 seconds
Step 3: Repeat Step 1 and 2 until you reach final 10km destination
Step 4: COLLAPSE
However I did have one running breakthrough this morning - I've finally decided on/ remembered my Power Song.
After researching all different kinds of run track programmes earlier this week as:
a) I feel like I need to be fully accountable and prove that I am actually running the distance
b) My memory is RUBBISH and quadrouply so when I'm in the early stages of oxygen deprivation ;-))
c) I want to start tracking my pace properly and so guilt myself into cutting out all these walking breaks once and for all
During this research, I discovered that one of the more covetable features of the various run track programmes on the market is a quick click access to your pre-selected Power Song - the perfect remedy to help you up your run tempo when you feel like you're flagging. Really the musical equivalent of getting your butt kicked.
Clearly if I had this function, my power song would be on non-stop repeat for the next 26 days.
Here's mine (No, it's not Gloria Gaynor) but WHAT'S YOURS? xx
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