Half Full or Half Empty??

It's really interesting how mankind's consciousness is made to look at the bleak or negative side of situations instead of the bright and positive side of things. This same consciousness applies to life as well as during run training. The same mindset is used in all situations, is it not? Let me share with you =o) Am sure most of us are guilty of this...

We will 'beat' ourselves up over the sets we did not complete or we ran badly in. We do not look at the sets that we have completed and that we have put in our best efforts. So instead of looking at the glass half full and the gift that we have been given to complete those sets that we did, we focus on the glass as being half empty. On top of that, we make ourselves feel terrible about ourselves. Why do we do that to ourselves and dwell in negativity? It's time for a change =o)

Often times when I do not manage to complete a given set for training or I did not run it as well as I would like to, I just tell myself I'll do better and run harder at the next training session. Then I let it go... Sometimes, we are just not up to the physical challenge on that particular day or week. We all have our 'good' and 'not so good' days. The 'good' days are reminders for us to know what we are truly capable of. The 'not so good' days are for us to be mindful to focus on the positive side of things - on what we have completed and how blessed we are to be able to complete the sets that we did =o)

I am always happy to be able to wake up to a brand new day and be able to put on my running shoes and go for a run. Remember... as you are 'beating' yourself over what sets you did not complete or how you should have ran faster, there may be someone out there who would give anything to be able to just run or to simply complete part of the sets that you did. Think about it...

The Challenge!

The last few weeks have been fun as I am finding that one Fifth Ray runner after another is challenging and out pacing me during our run sessions. Every time I run close to keep pace with them, they would pick up speed and run faster. Previously, they would maintain their pace or even at times slow down. Since, I've been injured, they are all out running and beating me during our run sessions! They are taking me on when I am down!! haha... Kidding!! But I actually Love it!! The sense of drive in them to challenge themselves... Using me as a 'target' or benchmark to better themselves has been fun. They are showing themselves that they are capable of a lot more than they have previously perceived themselves to be. I have to up my game now to keep up with them ;op It's healthy competition as we cheer and 'push' each other to the next level. Until our next run sessions... Keep it up Every One!! =o)

Sharing with others

I've not been busy training for the marathon as I am slowly recovering from my calf strain. However, I have been busy sharing my experiences and knowledge with others about healthy and fitness living as well as training/running 10km, 21km and marathons. It is certainly a pleasure to be given the opportunity to share with the staff members of both local and global companies and corporations the importance of a healthy workforce. Thank you very much for listening and sharing your own experiences with me. I hope to interact and share with everyone! =o)