W7R1: All I was missing was a glow stick!

[Pnegirl]

Don't get me wrong; this was not an easy run. The first 10 minutes were the hardest and I swear there is a space-time continuum issue between 5-15 minutes as the last half doesn't seem anywhere near as long as the first. That said, I tried a different tactic today. I shifted from my usual playlist to some early 2000s trance/dance (not everyone's cup of tea I appreciate). The mixture of songs with a strong and subtle beat surprised me as I was able to adjust my speed as to whether I felt I needed to take it down a notch or if I felt comfortable(ish) to take it up a little. It helped to take my mind off the doubts a little so I was grateful, passing the metaphorical finish line to Follow Me by Lange. At that point, I could imagine myself in a nightclub somewhere with a glow stick in my hand hahaha (showing my age a bit I know 😉). I hope everyone else's runs go well today 😁

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Brilliant, well done! ⭐️ Maybe next time don the neon and some glitter also and it will *really* get you in the zone..! 🌈✨🙌🏼

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Hahaha I will if you will! There would certainly be no worries about visibility and running when it's dark 😂

[nowster Graduate]

It sounds like you've had an experience of getting through the "toxic 10" and out the other side. 👍

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to nowster]

Yes, I'd read about the dreaded 'toxic 10' (cue the horror music). Glad I managed to make it to the other side!

[Maxi80]

A space time continuum! 😂 I too use trance. But it’s more 90’s as I’m old.

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to Maxi80]

Definitely not! I love 90s too but was in the mood for some of my faves this morning 😁

[Maxi80 in reply to Pnegirl]

The 90’s were ace for indie. That’s really my thing to be honest! Oasis v Blur and all that kinda stuff! I only thought you were about 25, max.

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to Maxi80]

Haha! I'll take that! Well and truly in my 30s lol.

[Maxi80 in reply to Pnegirl]

Fair play. Doing well!

[RacingintheStreet Graduate]

Well done 👌we are all getting there 😊

It's really helpful to read the posts of everyone around the same mark too. So many nice 'me too' moments 😁

[Pnegirl Graduate in reply to RacingintheStreet]

Yes, I've seen a little flurry of week 7 posts so am going to try and catch up on them when I finish work. It's so lovely seeing how everyone, no matter what stage, it's getting on. Love this forum!

[carolinestanford Graduate]

Sooooo well done x music is the key to keep me going 👍