No Excuses 11 km Run - Training Myself to Push Past Physical and Mental Obstacles by jackieobermeyer

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No Excuses 11 km Run - Training Myself to Push Past Physical and Mental Obstacles
# I had a good excuse to not train today.

I had a disagreement with my blender last night. Not a good idea. The blender will win every time. Got the side of my right hand pretty good, but it wasn't anywhere near as bad as it could have been. Instead of using this as an excuse to feel shitty and avoid the things I knew I had to get done today, I decided to turn it into a gratitude and mindfulness exercise. It made me super aware of just how much my hands do for me and how much I take them for granted. I used this thought to motivate me to get out of the house, move my body and  be grateful for the ways I can use it.

The leaves were starting to change colour in Trinity Bellwoods park. So pretty.

![trinity.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmScsJRPf11XfpdMUnT844y4zrjTpJhNU1hWsNcZU5L9JG/trinity.jpg)

I wondered if High Park would have similar colours happening and decided to make it my goal for the run to make it out there. The leaves seem to be a bit slower there - they were still fairly green, but no less beautiful.

![forest.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQPhmX2JpZdDobX2vhLTo9PLQFgcJCGu4N5NbqnApDDiE/forest.jpg)

![run.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZbMa7fQNWXpmrbvsHwcskNu3TXWBfqDfZN9LLNkPr5ot/run.png)

Glad I pushed past the obstacles I was faced with today and proud of myself for turning this experience into one of learning and gratitude. Made my day a lot more enjoyable.

Do you have any injuries that you feel are holding you back? How could you change your mindset to use them in a productive way?

Stay tuned, stay strong ;)

Jackie O

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@jaybird · 
Way ta push ur limits, hope the hand heals up okay!
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@jackieobermeyer · 
Thanks @jaybird :) 

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@jaybird · 
Do we get to see a picture lol?
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