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Saturday, March 31, 2007
Walking - Walking - Walking - Not Walking
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Walking is a natural thing that most of us do everyday. We walk through out our homes, at work, shopping, and the grocery store. Which I do all of those things. My problem is I can’t make myself get out and start walking for fitness on a regular basis.
I have had horrible pain in my knees - diagnosis with tendonitis. Although PT, acupuncture, prescription meds, supplements, hot and cold treatments, and stretching exercises have helped tremendously the pain flairs up 2 to 4 times a week.
My excuse for not going out and just start walking has mainly been my knees, but the others excuses I tell myself is: • I see a trainer for boxing lessons and then another for the AJC challenge. I am doing enough; I don’t have time to squeeze in walking. • I really do not like walking • I hate getting up early or I am too tired in the evening • I don’t want to do it by myself • I don’t want to do it with someone
I am intelligent enough to know that they are all just excuses because I went out and bought: (but all still in their packages or boxes) • Reflectors (to walk in early morning or late evening) • A pedometer to track my miles • New walking shoes and new socks • A head band
I even clocked the distance from my home to my church and it is exactly one mile so I figured that would be a great start for me to walk in the mornings. But I haven’t taken the first step.
What is my mental block? I think plain fear of failure. As most know my goal has been to walk the ½ marathon on Thanksgiving Day. I have told a few people that I could kick myself for publicly announcing that as my goal because of the pressure. The truth is I am scared I will fail and not reach my goal. Therefore I fill my mind with all the excuses so I do not have to worry about failing if I do not get started
My bosses signed up for the Peachtree Road Race so I did as well - I figured it is half of what my goal is, and we will be doing a walk for Autism which is 3 miles.
I want my goal to remain the same but I need motivation and suggestions. What can you suggest to help me take the first step to reach my goal?
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