Happy & Healthy

TWENTY THOUGHTS YOU'VE PROBABLY HAD AS A BEGINNER RUNNER

You know by now that I am a diehard athlete. I spend a number of times a week in the gym among the muscle heads and also regularly take a lap to get some fresh air. But I too started at one point, and as a beginner runner (over the Limburg hills for example) running is really no pleasure. The kilometers seem twice as long and breathing doesn't come easily. I can't imagine that people find running fun when they start. CAN'T.

So dear friends, you are not alone, but you have to start somewhere.

And then unfortunately it's just a matter of turning your brain off and persevering, perseverance is the key. Never drop the beat.

Especially for you, I have written down the twenty funniest thoughts for you. I can see you chuckling...

1. I can do this, I can do this.

2. Oh, this is actually going quite well.

3. Ha! Pfff, look at that chick in front of me, I'm going to catch her, easy.

4. Maybe I should sign up for a marathon?

5. Okay, focus on your breathing.

6. Pfff, heavy.

7. I can't wait to flop on the couch in front of the TV.

8. What a terrible song.

9. Those people can just talk to each other and run at the same time.

10. At the same time, right? HOW?

11. Oh no, cramp.

12. No, you don't stop, don't stop, don't pet.

13. Only one kilometer?

14. I will NEVER run again.

15. Do people really enjoy this?

16. I can drink a liter of water.

17. At that traffic light, I'll be there.

18. Am I not there yet?

19. Almost.

20. I am a genius.

And then comes a day... that you sign up for the NYC Marathon. Or not, then I'll see you in the gym.