W8R2 something strange happened

[C25k100]

I actually settled into the run and even (whispers) i actually enjoyed it. During not after the run too .

28 minutes flew by x

[Jrice70]

I'm waiting to get that feeling but i still hate every minute 😟

[C25k100 in reply to Jrice70]

I actually posted a few weeks ago asking when will I ever enjoy this. Lol.

No doubt I'll be crying in run 3 and gasping for breath again.

I ran on the flat today as usually its all hills and dips x maybe that made the difference x

[Jrice70 in reply to C25k100]

I usually run on the treadmill. Went out with my husband (a proper runner) and thought i was going to die. Maybe you've turned the corner. I've got one more week till graduation. I hope it feels good soon.

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to Jrice70]

I wonder whether you might begin to enjoy your running if you slow down more?

My husband has been a good runner for over 40 years, I wouldn’t dream of running with him - he is a gazelle, I am a snail & that is fine. Sometimes we go running at the same time & he waves to me occasionally as he dashes past on one of his many loops around me. No pressure on either of us to run at the wrong pace. 😄

[Jrice70 in reply to Elfe5]

I think if i slow down any more I'll stop. My husband was great and ran at my pace, kept motivating me near the end but since then my times are slower and slower. I know speed shouldn't matter but i cant get any slower!!

[sallenson Graduate]

I'm afraid that's just odd

[Debsy2008 Graduate]

I did the same run this morning and weirdly enjoyed it too 😃 think something just clicks. Hope you continue to enjoy it 🙌🏼

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Woohoo! Breakthrough! 😃