.. that I do for myself.
I notice I only do this when I'm running.
Unfortunately, especially in cold weather like this, I seldom run because I run on warmer days as I absolutely despise going out in the cold. So, because of my big gaps between the times I run, it's difficult to keep up my pace, I run slower, I get cramps, etc...
Today was one of the more unfortunate days where I had I began having this huge stomachache/abdomen-ache and I had to stop running, so I did. However, I had to keep walking as fast as I could. I had a huge headache, I didn't stop to drink any water while running, and I felt like throwing up. The only way to have all these painful sensations go away was to walk it off - but it would take a while. There would be times where I just wanted to put my hands on my knees and stop, because breathing became a problem. But I wouldn't stop. Probably every time this happens, for about five to ten minutes, I would keep repeating in my head: "You're doing great, Tiffany. Keep going, Tiffany. You have to keep walking - you're almost home! Once you're home you can drink a glassful of water and lie down if you have to. But right now you have to keep walking, keep moving, or you are probably going to faint in the middle of the road and that's not going to be good for any one. This pain will go away - but you have to keep walking, Tiffany. And look at you, you're doing just fine! Just take it one step at a time and before you know it, you're home! Keep up the good work, Tiffany! Don't give up just yet."
It's funny, though, I wonder why I don't do this while I'm running. I only do it when I feel like I'm about to die, ha... and that's the only time I ever do it. I don't really keep these kinds of thoughts in any other aspect of life.
I notice I only do this when I'm running.
Unfortunately, especially in cold weather like this, I seldom run because I run on warmer days as I absolutely despise going out in the cold. So, because of my big gaps between the times I run, it's difficult to keep up my pace, I run slower, I get cramps, etc...
Today was one of the more unfortunate days where I had I began having this huge stomachache/abdomen-ache and I had to stop running, so I did. However, I had to keep walking as fast as I could. I had a huge headache, I didn't stop to drink any water while running, and I felt like throwing up. The only way to have all these painful sensations go away was to walk it off - but it would take a while. There would be times where I just wanted to put my hands on my knees and stop, because breathing became a problem. But I wouldn't stop. Probably every time this happens, for about five to ten minutes, I would keep repeating in my head: "You're doing great, Tiffany. Keep going, Tiffany. You have to keep walking - you're almost home! Once you're home you can drink a glassful of water and lie down if you have to. But right now you have to keep walking, keep moving, or you are probably going to faint in the middle of the road and that's not going to be good for any one. This pain will go away - but you have to keep walking, Tiffany. And look at you, you're doing just fine! Just take it one step at a time and before you know it, you're home! Keep up the good work, Tiffany! Don't give up just yet."
It's funny, though, I wonder why I don't do this while I'm running. I only do it when I feel like I'm about to die, ha... and that's the only time I ever do it. I don't really keep these kinds of thoughts in any other aspect of life.
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