From grumpy to happy in just one run

[RunawayBetty]

Finished week 3 today! 😃😃 And I am so happy that I did!

I was in such a bad mood when I left home for W3, R3 this afternoon. But the warm-up walk already cheered me up a bit. Then, after the first 90 sec run, I thought: "What? Laura, are you sure? But that was only like 30 seconds!"

I went as slowly as usual, and I must say that going slowly in a way feels like more demanding than going faster. My legs feel heavier the slower I go, and I have to tell myself constantly "I'm building up strength here, I'm building up strength here". And I know that I have to fight the impulse to go faster, because I'm sure that a faster run would still lead to a complete breakdown after a minute or so ...

But on the last minute of the last run I finally speeded up a bit, and that was like ... flying! 😊

Now I'm home, have done my stretches, have taken a shower, but in reality - I'm still up in the air! 🙃 And I love the whole world today!

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Congratulations I'm so happy for you. That sounds like a eureka run. Hold onto that feeling and refer back to this post next time you feel a grumpy coming on. 😉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👍😀

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you! ☺️

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Yay! Well done and roll on W4 😁

And I must say that you describe how I feel when I head out for a run, and how I feel afterwards too!

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

☺️ Thank you! Reading your posts, I often think the same. So, either we are sisters in spirit - or running is just sooo predictable ... 😉

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to RunawayBetty]

Sisters with spirit! 👍😁

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

That sounds like an awesome experience! So glad you had a good run. Don't forget that feeling! Store it in a box and hug it when you feel down! X

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to Smelliepoo]

Thank you! Yes, I will store it together with my running shoes. 😃

[peskymousie1]

That sounds amazing. Really happy to hear you ready to move to the next week

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to peskymousie1]

Thank you! ☺️ I hope your back is a bit better by now? Take care!

[peskymousie1 in reply to RunawayBetty]

I feel more human, it’s a step in the right direction

[RunawayBetty Graduate in reply to peskymousie1]

That's good to hear!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

It really is amazing how running makes you feel and how it can improve your mood as you found today. You sound so happy. Well done you 😊

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

Fabulous ... wtg 🏃‍♀️👏👏👏

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Such a great feeling!! Enjoy you deserve it! 😆

[Cakerunner Graduate]

Awesome RunawayBetty! I love those kind if runs, well done, I think you're hooked!😁🏃‍♀️

[Debston Graduate]

Sounds like a great run, enjoy that post run buzz for the rest of the day!

[Run46 Graduate]

Running has a great way of turning a grumpy frown upside down...cheesy but true 😅

[2flatfeet Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done you😁👍👏👏👏👏

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Running yourself happy. Love it. Well done. Happy running. 🏃‍♀️😊