If you’re thinking of embarking on a running program, or any similar fitness program, here’s a run down (pun intended) of my story and the mindset shifts that helped me.
I knew WHY I wanted to do it
The discomfort of being breathless on flights was a big motivator for me. This wasn’t just in my head, or caused by anxiety, this was physical breathlessness caused by altitude and I knew this would be a great problem to solve (especially as I knew I wanted to travel more). But I was confused. I knew this was linked to poor cardio ability (I HATED cardio and avoided it like the plague) but, the question was, did I need to do HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) or more endurance type stuff? An athlete friend suggested endurance and she recommended the Couch to 5k app. So I signed up.
I had to BELIEVE my body could do it
I exist in a heavier body and running made me feel like a big ole heavy lump. I...
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