Week 5 run 2 done

[Evie79]

I was running what seemed like 2 mins, then I was told it was 7 mins and I had 60 seconds left. How did that happen? Its 4 degrees outside. I didn't feel it at all

[Seasidepanda Graduate]

That’s great- why does that last minute take so long to end though?!

[Evie79 in reply to Seasidepanda]

Only if you count. I find just listening to music and not thinking about it helped me

[Hidden]

Ah that is the well known anaesthetic effect. You will see many of us talk about being running addicts, you've just had your first bout of addiction I think. Welcome to the club, and now an indecent interest in all things lycra follows!

Well done you in this temperature too!

[Evie79 in reply to Hidden]

I think I am addicted. On my days off I keep thinking about running. I can officially run for 8 mins. Don’t know if I can do the 20 mins on the next run. I will give it a try

[Hidden in reply to Evie79]

You'll do it... honest you will and the grin is glorious

[Evie79 in reply to Hidden]

Hope so. I’ll let you know in a couple of days

[Evie79 in reply to Hidden]

Don’t know what the anaesthetic effect is though

[Hidden in reply to Evie79]

when you stop feeling time!

[Evie79 in reply to Hidden]

I understand now. That’s why I’m beginning to love running, I don’t think of anything and time is non existent. Is that normal or am I mad

[Hidden in reply to Evie79]

That'll be runner's madness then. Welcome to runner's anonymous! You're an early entrant..

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Magic.. and you..getting stronger by the run.. well done!

[Evie79 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks

[Hidden]

Well done, and you look amazing! I’m afraid Hidden is right about the lycra fetish. Neon colours, Mr Men, unicorns, galaxies, zebra stripes. And jackets with flashing lights. And dont forget an abundance of strange socks. I’d better shut up before Im tempted.

Seriously you are doing fantastically well x,

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Nooooo! Ssssshhhhh! You are making me think about the dreaded shopping! 😂

[Hidden in reply to Elfe5]

Heehee 😂😂😂

[Evie79 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. What’s good about Lycra?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I need Unicorns!

[Lillybeth30mins Graduate]

Nice one Evie👍

[Evie79 in reply to Lillybeth30mins]

Thanks

[Fatflabtofitfab Graduate]

Super job

[Evie79 in reply to Fatflabtofitfab]

Thanks

[Elfe5 Graduate]

How did you manage that - it's never happened to me! Jealous! 😄

[Evie79 in reply to Elfe5]

I listened to my music

[DeterminedBear Graduate]

Well done.

[Evie79 in reply to DeterminedBear]

Thanks

[RuthL Graduate]

What a wonderful feeling! But don’t be too disappointed if it doesn’t happen with every run. Sometimes Nirvana can be elusive 😄

[Evie79 in reply to RuthL]

I take it you don’t mean the band lol

[Evie79]

I worked it out. If I listen to a song that lasts 3 to 4 mins, then 7 or 8 songs will last the 20 min running time. Also I looked on YouTube and the advice was after the first 10 mins, it will get easier