This sums up how I am feeling right now with my running project!
This week I was running (or supposed to) be running for 8 mins straight…..It was not happening. I really found it hard to keep a steady pace at that length of time. I definitely need to continue working on my cardiovascular endurance. I am going to keep powering through the running times, but I will continue to take breaks as needed. I think the most important thing for me, is that I keep trying and not give up.
I reflected this week on my struggles with running. I am finding the mental struggle is the hardest part about running. I decided to look up some articles and blogs on how to overcome this challenge. I came across NonetoRun (N2R).
This article provided nine tips to help overcome obstacles and develop a positive mindset towards running. These tips emphasize the importance of setting realistic goals, starting slow, and gradually building endurance. It encourages beginners to focus on their own progress and avoid comparing themselves to others, and to build a running community for support and motivation. Additionally, the article suggests that, as a runner, you should use positive self-talk and mindfulness to overcome mental barriers. The writer emphasizes the importance of staying consistent, listening to your body, and celebrate the small victories along the way!
For the duration of my journey to running a 5K, I will be focusing on some strategies to keep me motivated during running, here are a few things I will focus on to help me overcome my challenges and improve my running experience:
- Set realistic goals
- Find a running buddy (which I started this week, as you will see in my video!)
- Practice proper form and technique
- Listen to my body and take breaks when needed
- Incorporate strength training and stretching
- Track my progress
- Stay positive and be patient
iMovie update!
This week I tried working with iMovie, as I will be using it for my final wrap up to this project. I had a very handsome workout partner and so I decided to take a short video of him running and added music over the video.
I watched a video on YouTube that helped me get started with iMovie, as I have never used it before. I found it informative and was able to follow along quite easily.
Here is my summary of the video (or my take aways):
iMovie is a user-friendly video editing software designed for Mac users. With iMovie, you can create and edit professional-looking videos. The interface allows you to import media, arrange clips, add transitions, apply filters, and incorporate background music. You can also adjust the speed, crop, and rotate videos. iMovie offers various themes, templates, and title options to customize your project. Once you’re done with your creation, you can easily share your masterpiece on social media or export it in different formats.
I will be playing around with iMovie more this week and try to post another attempt with some of my earlier running from the first half of the semester…..