So I finished W9R3 last week, did the same run two days after and then was away for four days when I couldn't run, so because of the longer than usual break I decided to try the 30min run anyway, just a bit slower than before.

About 20 mins in I got this odd feeling that my hips could move more than usual, like they suddenly stretched out, and instead of plodding along lead-footedly I could push into the ground and spring back. It made the whole thing a lot easier, and I finished the 30 mins with a few more to spare.

Just my imagination ?