The Truth Is ..........

This was a little mantra that I started when I went out for run today and it is all about accepting some truths and then getting down to hard work to do something about it.

The truth is I went for a run today and I was in pain.
The truth is I used to run with fluidity and style.
The truth is I now run in pain and no grace.
The truth is I'm unfit.
The truth is I'm overweight.
The truth is my thighs rub when I run.
The truth is my upper body wobbles on impact of each stride.
The truth is my lungs were burning and gasping for air.
The truth is today I ran 3.96 miles and felt worse than finishing my Ironmans.
The truth is I wanted to walk.
The truth is I didn't walk and am so pleased with myself for not doing that.
The truth is I have a marathon in 12 weeks.
The truth is I haven't done enough training but I'm stupid enough to still do it.
The truth is I love biscuits, cakes, chocolate and crisps.
The truth is my trousers and shorts are tight.
The truth is I refuse to go up a waist size.
The truth is I prefer to be in pain for a few weeks and loose the weight.
The truth is I'm 42 now and not as fit as when I was 22.
The truth is with hard work I can be fitter / slimmer than I was at 22.
The truth is I will complete the marathon.
The truth is it is going to be painful and hard to get fit again.
The truth is in a sadistic way I am looking forward to my fitness 'journey' I'm about to embark on.
The truth is I am never going to let myself 'go' again.
The truth is I'm saying goodbye to unfit, un-energetic me.
The truth is after only one run I feel my mojo coming back.
The truth is that I will loose my mojo, enthusiasm again.
The truth is I will get it back again.
The truth is I've typed it and published it so now I need to act on it.

That's it. That's the truth.