Completed 10k Race after only 5 weeks training

Never ran before?
Puffed out after 500yds.
So how did I do it?

First I had a big why!

I had loads of reason to run.
People said I couldnt do it.
I said I couldnt do it.
Needed a focus to improve my health and stamina
Wanted to disprove doctors who said my back wasnt up to it.
Had spoken to others and been inspired by their experiences
Wanted to make 2009 a special memorable year
by really stretching my comfort zone!
These reasons kept me going.

I created a large board visible on the wall with steps I needed to complete.
Regularly reviewed and wrote what worked on the board
Bought running kit got a uniform and changed my identity
now I am a mid distance runner
rewarded myself for completing steps and stages
I used NLP pattern interrupts to get off the coach :o)
Anchored start and finish of training with feel good feelings
listened to inspiring audio when training
ate high protein foods and lots of veg and salads
drank supergreens before during and after training
Visualised completing stages hearing the crowd
recieving the medal, every day.
Got plenty of sleep.

more to come ...