Okay I admit it. I've been too chicken to run outside in case I hurt my calf again. "Toughen up" I told myself sternly, but to no avail - I was scared. I almost made it on Sunday. I read my running magazines. I reminded myself that I was running the distance on the treadmill. The weather was good for running. I went swimming instead.
Today though I mastered my will power. Carefully checking the wind had died down and the sun wasn't too hot, I convinced myself it would be okay. It was!!! Joy of joys I managed to run 5ks OUTSIDE. Okay if I'm really honest I walked some of that - especially the uphill parts. But I did it and I feel great. So glad I managed to talk myself in to it. Convince the mind and the body will follow.
