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From grumpy to happy in just one run

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Finished week 3 today! πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ 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! πŸ™ƒ And I love the whole world today!

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GrannyhugsGraduate

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. πŸ˜‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‘πŸ˜€

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you! ☺️

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WenderwooGraduate

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!

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RunawayBettyGraduate 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 ... πŸ˜‰

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to RunawayBetty

Sisters with spirit! πŸ‘πŸ˜

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SmelliepooGraduate

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

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to Smelliepoo

Thank you! Yes, I will store it together with my running shoes. πŸ˜ƒ

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peskymousie1

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

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to peskymousie1

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

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peskymousie1 in reply to RunawayBetty

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

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RunawayBettyGraduate in reply to peskymousie1

That's good to hear!

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Buddy34Graduate

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 😊

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2Tired2RunGraduate

Fabulous ... wtg πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

Such a great feeling!! Enjoy you deserve it! πŸ˜†

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CakerunnerGraduate

Awesome RunawayBetty! I love those kind if runs, well done, I think you're hooked!πŸ˜πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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DebstonGraduate

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

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Run46Graduate

Running has a great way of turning a grumpy frown upside down...cheesy but true πŸ˜…

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2flatfeetGraduate

Brilliant! Well done youπŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Puppy-loveGraduate

Running yourself happy. Love it. Well done. Happy running. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜Š

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