I am no expert here and can only write from personal experience, however I am a big believer in sharing personal experiences because if my writing can help just one other person then it was worth it.
The Mental Health Blog - Sarah Ward
In April 2018 I started my coaching journey with Hard & Smart. From our very first meeting, I made the decision to be honest with myself and my coach at all times and to always be unapologetically me. At the time I started training properly and with intent I was recovering from an eating disorder and had severe anxiety and panic attacks. Here is what I’ve learnt along the way.
‘If you get tired learn to rest, not quit’ - Banksy
Imagine this, every run starts half an hour early with butterflies in my stomach, is this the run where I going to have to stops? Am I going to look like a slow elephant on Strava? Am I going to be loads slower than last week? Is my heart rate going to be too high? What if I need the toilet? What if my kit chaffs?
For me, this isn’t ludicrous it’s just reality.