I went for another run today, and committed to myself when I started that I would run two miles. I managed to do so, but it was a struggle (although primarily a mental challenge). I've discovered that if I can just keep going for 20 minutes, I get settled in at that point and can keep going some more. I think of it as "the wall" - a mental block of sorts. If I can get past that wall, I do pretty well.
I'm still not speedy, by any means - I ran my two miles in 28 minutes today - but I'm getting gradually better, so I'll keep sticking with it and talking myself through the first 20 minutes!
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