Today I have a confession to make! I am afraid of the treadmill :[ There I said it!
I am a grown ass woman how am I terrified of the most popular and simple piece of gym equipment?
1. Performance: I am afraid I wont be able to run a single mile without having to quit or slow down. I am a cardio machine on the elliptical but this is no longer challenging my body!
2. Stampede: I am afraid of the dreadful noise I "may" make on the treadmill ... a noise comparable to a cattle stampede! The obnoxious pounding of my feet as they hit the belt makes me feel self conscious. Am I going to break it? What is the weight limit on this thing?
3. I HATE RUNNING! ... Probably because I was never good at it! I can remember my chubby 6th grade self struggling to RUN ONE MILE in Junior High P.E. ... Why would I want to do that to myself now! & don't get me started on the "runner's high" yeah you must be high if you LIKE running ... What drugs are these people taking to make this "enjoyable"
4. Shin Splints: I get major shin splints just walking around the mall ... Lord help me if I want to run a few miles! My shins may just pop right off my calves mid stride hahaha
So as you can see I have plenty of irrational reasons to be afraid of the treadmill but really the bottom line is these are just my excuses. You may have excuses too! What irrationalities are keeping you from reaching your very best SELF!?!?
Tonight I will be breaking down my barrier and embarking on achieving another goal ... I will begin training for a half marathon! I will attempt to run 3 miles on the dreaded treadmill. Wish me luck :]
If you would like to join me here is the plan I will be following!
I hope you all have a beautiful Day 2! Get motivated :]
LOVE: ME XOXO
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