Missed a couple of runs and then this happened...

[yatesco]

... OK, so the link bait worked and you are reading this ;-).

I missed my last two runs due to work issues and I am really surprised at the (negative) impact it has had. It is currently drizzling, a really miserable 'can't be bothered to rain properly' type affair. It has been doing this all day so the field is going to be really soggy and mucky - sigh.

However, I need to run. I mean I _need_ to run. After not running for 4 days I feel really lethargic, blue, un-motivated and generally a bit blah.

The last time I felt like this was when I had a 2 week break due to illness between week 5 day 2 and day 3.

I am genuinely taken aback by how much not running has affected me. The negative part of running (the pain, the tight shorts etc.) all fade into insignificance compared to this.

So, if you are looking out and thinking 'nah, it is XYZ' (where XYZ is your go-to get out clause) then maybe think again - the effects of not running aren't trivial.

On the other hand, I am really chuffed in a weird way because I have wanted to _be_ a runner for so long and this is probably the biggest confirmation that I am. Albeit a bit of a grumpy blue one ATM :-).

It is true - 'a slow 5K every other day keeps the blues away' - and eat an apple and visit the dentist - or something like that.

Will let you know how the run goes later.

(and sorry about the awful link bait title)

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Great title.. guaranteed to get us in there.. you go for it,..it will make you feel... fantastic... wet and soggy maybe, but fantastic!!!!!

You are most definitely a runner...and you won't be grumpy when you have run!

I ran this morning...it was grey and a bit damp... felt better for it though!

Look forward to the post!

[Indizulu Graduate]

Haha that was crafty! Hope the field isn't too soggy - it's been glorious here in N Ireland today , got week3 done .Even at this early stage it's amazing how the need to get out and keep going albeit at snails pace is pretty strong. 😊

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

Are the pain and the tight shorts related? 

Yes, it is weird alright this running lark. I am a bit bad tempered if I miss a run. It is not that I absolutely love every minute of running but I definitely feel better for it. I suppose we get a bit dependent on those endorphins and miss them. They're supposed to have a similar effect to morphine.

[Tilly48 Graduate]

I know what you mean,  i run mon, wed,fri but on Sunday last week I was feeling lethargic and my body was telling me it needed to run.  I didn't but ran again on Monday.  My second run tomorrow of week 9. 

[yatesco Graduate]

So the world is a better place again: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Scoobydavid Graduate]

Good luck with your run later!