I got that feeling..

[Sussex13]

Just back from W5/R1 and boy am I happy 😃. I know the runs intensify during this week but I did so enjoy my run today - and it was raining and I didn’t care!

I’d created a new playlist, a huge departure from my usual mix of Ibiza club classics/Indie stuff and listened to some mega rock classics like Bon Jovi, Guns n Roses, INXS to name a few.. sounds cheesy I know but it really got me going and made me smile.

When I started this challenge I wanted to get that ‘feeling’ runners say they get... that sort of euphoria, endorphin rush; I never thought it would happen as I was SO unfit but today, I can honestly say I did feel great 👌. Just felt so achievable - even in the rain.

Now I know the next run in this sequence jumps up a notch so not counting my chickens just yet but ooh I did love my run today 👌🙌🏻😃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️.

How did you all get on with yours? X

[Darwin_s_underdog]

Well done.

Just wanted to say, if you want to find music to match your speed, go to jog.fm there you can look for music you like at your own running speed and then you can download those songs on Spotify and make a playlist, it's great!

Spotify also has a few ready made ones already too.

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to Darwin_s_underdog]

Oh wow, what a great idea, thanks for the tip! I shall do that 😃. I got the classic rock tunes from someone’s running playlist on Spotify.. shameless plagiarism!!

[nowster Graduate]

As you'll see from my daily reports, Week 5 Run 1 was one I really enjoyed. I'm glad you did too.

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Yes I remember that.. it must be the progressive training that we get to that level and we are fit for it.. it’s R2 I’m a little trepidatious about 😬. Trying to maintain a positive mental attitude!

[nowster Graduate in reply to Sussex13]

W5R2 is the same overall length and only one more minute of running. You can do it! 👍

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Oh brilliant! For some reason I thought it was much more.. phew! 🤗

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Amazing run! Great playlist! Great that you’ve found the feeling of euphoria in Week 5 - the skies the limit! 🏃‍♀️

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Thanks! I’m excited.. hope I get through the next one, a jump up!

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Sussex13]

You’ll be fine! Each run/week fully prepares you for the next and by the sounds of it you are doing amazing! 😉

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Ah whew...and thanks! 🙏

[mattymoo33]

So pleased you feel great after your run. Try to hold on to your positivity...🌟

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to mattymoo33]

Thank you 🙏.

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Brillzz, go Sussex, you smashed it! So lovely to hear you were buzzing after it.

Now don’t you be embarrassed by those cheesy tunes, we’re all hiding some shockers! 😎 (Its Not Usual by Tom Jones - shhhhh).

I have to admit, after my dull run today I’m looking forward to hitting Week 5. Runs 1 and 2 anyway..! 😅🥴

[Sussex13 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Haha so glad it’s not just me with those musical corkers!! You will LOVE wk5/R1.. you’ll be grinning like a Cheshire Cat 🐱 😃😆.

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to Sussex13]

A Cheshire fat cat remember.. #lobsterbelly 😻😁