This weekend didn’t turn out the way I expected, nor the start of the second half of the month of July. In fact I think it probably went in the completely different direction.
To change my mind about it, I have gotten back into my running which I dropped after the race at the beginning of June and because I started traveling like a maniac straight after. I was supposedly going for a 5K yesterday and made up my mind about running from my apartment all the way to the Amsterdam Forrest, that would probably add up to the 5k.
As I was half way I started getting incredibly thirsty, It was like 27 degrees and I stupidly left home with nothing but my phone, not even a 2 euro coin to buy some water in the way. I was too “far” from home to come back and I wasn’t nearly close to my 5K aim so I decided to keep running.
As I was getting closer, I remembered that there are water fountains all over the forrest for the runners that cross those paths every day, so I decided to run until I found one of them and then probably walk back home. As I saw the water fountain in the distance I felt like I was seeing a mirage, seriously! I cant believe I had left home without money to buy water and I was starting to feel dizzy. I cant remember the last time I felt so happy about drinking -apart from when you wake up in the middle of the night to have an ice cold glass of water, which I am sure has happened to all of us-.
I had already reached the 5K by the time I got to finally drink but I decided I wasn’t ready to stop, so I kept going and ran back home. I certainly didn’t expect to add up to 8K but I was happy I did. The more I run, the more I realize its a mind game, If you let yourself keep going, you will, If you convince yourself you are tired, your body will stop, so don’t, keep going!
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What a great post! I definitely agree that running and exercise overall is super dependent on one’s mindset. Kind of makes you feel like with the right attitude, you could do anything you want :)
Wow , it’s amazing that you can run so much ! Congrats
Andy your legs are amazing, if you don’t mind me asking, how tall are you? you look like a model
Congrats! I can’t imagine me running so far and so long. How are you enduring it?!
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Great pic! Amazing story, would never home w/out my credit card:)
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Beautiful picture!!!
Great pic – love the running outfit. If I have a nice outfit on it always makes me want to run faster & further!
Well done on your 8k – i’m just getting back into running after 3 months off for an operation so know it can be hard once you stop!
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I was a cross country runner and I couldn’t agree more that it’s all about the mind game, I ran a race with nothing but doubts in my mind and basically set myself up for failure, you really have to push your body
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You are so great to do that, if I were you, I could not make it.
great post! love the running shorts!
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Love the shorts and matching sneakers :)
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That’s definitely the truth about running!
8k? That’s impressive! well done, andy!
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Andy, you are so inspiring! Your legs are very toned, this is the best proof of your hard work!
Well done girl!! I love go out and running… I can’t imagine spend a week without my running moments!!
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You can be proud of yourself. It’s great that a strong mind has such a big influence on the body!
Nice shot!
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GO ANDY!!
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Love the sneakers!
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definitely agree it’s mind over matter, i always try to push myself with a goal
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I know that feeling! 8K!! Great job!
have lovely sunday!
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I am starting with the running and it is really hard for me.. But like you wrote.. Dont stop.
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I completely agree, the amount you can run depends on your thoughts, how much you push yourself is up to you. 8Ks is seriously impressive though! Well done!
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Love your sneakers! Thank you for the motivational post, need it.
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oh yeah, i know that feeling :D but it’s really hard to convice myself to keep going :D
I hit my first 5k today, so onwards and upwards in this mind game from here. I always find my body tells itself it’s tired and wants to stop in the first 2-3km and then it somehow gets easier form there.
Kathleen @ Made In The 1990’s.
Exactly! :)
I love your style. O really don’t know how to dress when i go to the gym…
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Very good!
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that’s definitely happened to me before. i’ve told myself that i need to shake off those negative thoughts like ‘im too tired i need to stop’ and once i get past them sometimes i go further than i ever have. its crazy what we can do to ourselves! but that is great advice-we just have to keep going :)
You look so cool! :)
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Love your running gear! Good luck!
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This is so true!! It’s 90% mental I swear! Great post xx
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amazing. I always admire those who enjoy running-cause I can’t bare it… give me a crosstrainer and I’ll be happy though..
Awesome! I miss running
I love running to free my mind !
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Lovely shorts!
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and that’s exactly when your mind en body want two different things! Great job!
amazing!
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so true! always remember to keep mind over matter.
running really is a mindgame ! seems like a struggle and it really is, but after you’ve accomplished more than you aimed for, the feeling is amazing x
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I only just got back in to running, it really helps with stress and i feel so good afterwards! Well done for doing 8k, i cant push 5k at the moment, but I’ll keep trying :) have a lovely sunday!!
Holly x
U are sooooo right! I’m not so fast but after run for months now I have got resistance (stamina?) so I can run and run but when I started I learn that mind control body, one minute I felt tired and the minute after I was well just because I thought “I have to keep on..I can’t stop..I can to do it!”. The power of our brains, incredible!
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You are absolutely right ! Everything is a question of motivation
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Yes, that’s so true! I remember when after my knee injury i couldn’t run for more than 2 km ’cause i started feeling that pain on my abdomen…but one day i kept running and that pain disappeared…and i kept running for almost 5km…my gosh that was so great! I’m happy to see that you’re so satisfied…it’s really important. Keep the good work on honey, I respect you for everything you do =)
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Yeah that’s great hun! I have to run more often to ”clean” my mind
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Good that you didn’t stop running! Those moment will make you stronger and a better runner.
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