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Don’t normally speak out about mental health - but I will be honest mine has taken a real battering over lockdown. Anxiety of being amongst friends, going to the shops and becoming so introverted I don’t recognise myself. My new passion for running has been a great release for me
Since our beautiful daughter has come into the world I have put on more weight than I want. I want to fit into those shirts and waistcoats i love to wear and not feel self conscious about ‘is it too tight?’ Running has given me a focus point and I can now do 5k fairly easily
However I didn’t realise how running is a real state of mind. Whilst running yesterday I was aiming for 7k. On route I passed a group of 20 somethings who thought it appropriate to laugh at me and comment Run fat boy run! I should have ignored them but it blew the wind out of my
Sails and before I hit a mile I gave up and I walked home cursing myself and telling myself my wish of losing that weight would never happen. It effected me all day and all night. I couldn’t bring myself to speak to friends, my parents even my amazing wife
This morning my daughter gave me such a big cuddle and lots of kisses more than normal as if she knew I needed it. And I knew I have to be a hero for her and I need to do this! I have just got home after a 5k in my best time. This thread isn’t meant to be me showing off but
Simply to say to anyone don’t be your own enemy be your friend and will yourself to do it. My best friend has just run a half marathon and I would like by this time next year to reach that goal. But I need to believe and get my head straight. I have never really struggled
With mental health I’ve had highs and lows like every1 but this has really made me look at myself and acknowledge its ok not to be ok. I just need to push past that and know it will be ok as I have the support of all my friends, family my amazing wife and beautiful baby girl
