You were running like Speedy Gonzales for quite sometime. Then for whatever reason, your legs suddenly acquired a mind of their own. They refuse to move in the direction you want them to go. It felt that your legs were replaced by tons of heavy metal bars tied to a ship. No matter how hard you try, you are stuck in the same place and you cannot forcibly break through the invisible wall that is blocking your path. You tell yourself “I can do this.” But the more you focus yourself on your legs, the heavier they seem to become.
What do you do now aside from taking your favorite energy gel and sports drink?
Focus on something else. Try to pinch some parts of your body so your attention will be diverted to those parts instead of your legs.
Focus on your surroundings. Inhale. Exhale. Recall the mantra of your yoga coach “calmness in everything.” Pay attention to minute details around you. Admire the flowers, the trees, the grass, the birds, the sky, etc. Forget about your stubborn legs.
Focus on the runners ahead of you. Pick someone whom you want to overtake. Like someone who is bulkier than you but is probably being pushed by his guardian angel to the formidable Finishline. Summon your own guardian angel to carry you. Promise yourself an awesome treat if you succeed in reaching him. When you do, you may go side by side with him or choose someone else to reach.
Okay. Gotta run now!
