I've read about it, and now it's happened to me...

[Allyt]

.....last night, I was watching TV with my daughter,and all the while I had this nagging at the back of my mind telling me to go out for a run, but the thought of staying in and having a beer in front of the box was almost too much, until, at about 9pm, I finally pulled on my running shoes, left the house and did my best run so far. It was the first time ever I'd run 5k in 30 minutes outside! I was so proud of myself, so much so that I thought I'd do it all over again this afternoon...and guess what.....I was much slower. I reckon I used up my reserve batteries last night! Rest day tomorrow, and on Tuesday I'll aim for that high again. Watch this space!

[hollyO Graduate]

Wow! Well done! You took yourself by surprise! You will have to do it again when you are not looking

[Allyt Graduate]

I love that hollyO! You gave me a giggle!

[Oldgirl Graduate]

I'm not surprised you were slower your poor body and legs only had a rest for about 16 hours. But having said that I'm inclined to run when I really feel the need even when its supposed to be a rest day I just keep it short and have fun.

[Allyt Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

i know what you mean - I get a bit fidgety on my rest days and tend to go out for a short run just to get it out of my system. I'm proud to say that I've swapped Eastenders for running!