I am participating in another Friday Five Linkup! This is a weekly, themed linkup with fellow run bloggers Courtney at Eat Run Pray DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What and Mar at Mar on the Run.
The theme this week is fitness. I’m certainly not a fitness expert but I know how it makes me feel. So here are my five most common fitness emotions…
Anxiety 😬
Before I start my run, I have any combination of anxiety causing thoughts. Did I eat too recently? Am I wearing clothes that are too warm or not warm enough? Do I have a headache that running will make worse? What if I don’t feel like running today? Am I a big slacker? What if I can’t do all the miles I want to? Do I have enough time to do my whole workout?
Confidence 😀
Pretty much every time I run I spend the first half mile slogging up a hill. I often spend this time bargaining with myself and deciding exactly how far I *must* go before I’m allowed to quit. But then I have a glorious stretch of downhill. This usually gives me instant speed and energy and changes my pessimism into unbridled enthusiasm and confidence for the miles ahead.
Anger 😠
This one comes out when I am ignored by fellow runners, walkers, or cyclists. Seriously, how can you run right past someone and not smile, wave, or even act like you noticed they were there! I’d even take a slight head nod. I won’t rant about this too long since I just posted a whole blog about it. Let me know if you agree!!
Fear 😧
I’m clumsy. I’ve fallen over absolutely nothing plenty of times. So there’s a lot to be afraid of out there on the roads. Cracked sidewalks. Wet leaves. Sticks. My own shoes.
Joy 😊
Hooray! The run is complete! I’m proud of myself for defeating my anxiety and getting out there. It doesn’t matter if I mark the “unstoppable,” “awesome,” or “so-so” emojis on my Nike+, the fact that I got out there (and that now I’m done!) always makes me feel happy!!
What emotions do you go through that I’ve missed here?
March 4, 2016 at 8:42 am
Cute post! As a cyclist that just suffered a pretty bad crash, please realize that we may not be ignoring you, but rather too scared or focused to remove a hand from handlebars or take eyes off the road immediately ahead of us. I know that doesn’t describe everyone or all situations and some people just aren’t of the waving variety for whatever reason.
March 4, 2016 at 1:59 pm
Very true! I actually do completely understand with cyclists. I don’t ride often, but when I do I am gripping the handlebars and focused on the road. Plus, most the cyclists I go by do nod or smile. It is usually the walkers who ignore me – I obviously typed this up too quickly and too late at night!
March 4, 2016 at 2:14 pm
Very cute emoji filled post 🙂
March 4, 2016 at 4:38 pm
Thank you so much! I have fun with emojis!
March 4, 2016 at 2:31 pm
I absolutely loved this!! You don’t have to be an expert to know how fitness makes you feel. Beautiful and so honest!!! I feel and (fall) all the same ways most days. 😉
glad I found your post through the great Friday Five!
March 4, 2016 at 4:40 pm
Thank you so much! I am loving all the connections through the Friday Five!
March 4, 2016 at 5:26 pm
It’s ironic you posted anxiety. I have several clients who cite anxiety as one of the reasons they don’t like long runs. I just remind them how awesome they feel at the end. 🙂 Great post — I will share with them! Thank you.
March 4, 2016 at 5:48 pm
Wow, nice to know I’m not alone with the anxiety! Thinking of how I’ll feel after is the only thing getting me out there most of the time. Thanks!!!
March 4, 2016 at 5:31 pm
Haha this is great and so accurate! I swear I am the only friendly runner on my trail sometimes! I nod, wave, or say “hi” to fellow runners and get nothing in return. I guess maybe they are in the zone and perhaps I”m not..lol
March 4, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Haha! You’re right, maybe they are in some kind of zone that I never quite achieve!! Oh well, I’ll keep being friendly.