My first 5K marathon has inspired me to go deeper into my newly found love: Running.
For 5k marathon, I practiced on ground – it was soft and no injuries during practice. However, we need to run on roads during Marathon. So, my next level, I thought may be practicing directly on the road helps. I did practice on the road. It was difficult & challenging. I felt some kind of injuries next few days. So, I took rest.
Since I was eager to get running on ground, I quickly recovered (that is the power of having clear goal like running full marathon: 42 km).
Luckily on the day I practices, I saw one gentleman wearing the T-shirt of the marathon that I last ran.
I thought of asking him reason for my injury. My mind was convincing me not to go and ask help from strangers. It said ‘No’ 100 times till I finally reached the person who was about start his car.
I introduced myself and told him my purpose of talking to him. He was so generous that he got out of car and listen to me like old friend.
Once he understood my question, he responded that the injury is likely because of my wrong landing of legs on the ground. If you land with your lower part of the leg, it is likely cause injury in the upper part of legs.
He suggested to land on the front part (with toe and other fingers) on the road. Best practice is to practice on ground, do the warm-up, do spot jogging and develop stamina and endurance gradually.
I was relieved. I thanked him for his guidance. He mentioned his name as Shashank after I asked him about his name. Thank you, Shashank Sir!
This incident proved my belief that people are willing to help even if they do not know you.
Only thing we need to remember when faced with challenges, problems, conflicts and dilemmas is that we need to ask for help, guidance and support!
Do you have support system in place?
Do you have team of people whom you can reach out in difficult times?
Do you have support system in place when you are challenged by life?
If not, please have one. It will save your time, money and energy.
There is no better option than to consult certified life coach who can help you with solution focused coaching approach.
Wishing you all the best!
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Team Accelerating Solutions!