It can’t all be rainbows and unicorns

Yesterday was my planned long run. I say planned as it didnt quite go as I expected.  The tide was in so I headed out along the cliffs and could tell in the first few miles that something was off.  Just wasnt feeling it at all.I figured it might be just the first mile blues and kept plodding on. It didnt help my mood that the sun which had shone so brightly as I got ready disappeared the moment I stepped out of the door.

By 4 miles in I felt pretty crap and I had major stomach issues so I decided to cut it short and slowly head back. Its surprising how one bad run can leave you doubting your ability again. I’m writing this before hopping back on the saddle for a few miles with a pop in to see my parents planned …. if I make it :p

Of course I know really I was just having a bad morning and I was clearly a bit ill but running is weird in the way it constantly challenges your confidence.  You can have all the stats and metrics in the world telling you that you’re improving, you’re doing fine, it’s all working but up against a nagging feeling of doom they stand no chance.  I shall let you know how todays “recovery” jaunt go. Sometimes you gotta go chase the unicorns.

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Gloomy conditions … but still beautiful
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Daffodils – Spring has sprung
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Oh look I get to run into the wind all the way back along there feeling like shit – I love running sometimes!

Author: Gareth

Running coastal trails in South Wales and working on a healthier body and mind

8 thoughts on “It can’t all be rainbows and unicorns”

  1. God made spinach for spanakopita… he made sliced cucumber for puffy eyes and he made kak runs so that we really relish, enjoy, love, sparkle and fart rainbows with the good ones x
    Hope you’re having a better day today x

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  2. I totally understand this post. We all have these glitches (and we always feel the self doubt). Best to listen to your body though. The next one will be unicorn! And I can’t wait to hear about it 🙂

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