FLM - Energy & Hysteria

[Sweder]

Enjoyed Andy's piece on energy loss and FLM madness on Runners World. I confess to suffering from the former condition; the latter has happily passed me by.

This energy problem is perplexing. A week ago I was like a Raging Bull, eager to run at the drop of a hat. Since my last run on Sunday I've felt lethargic and worse, apathetic towards heading out the door. I've resorted to inviting SP out for a gentle seafront plod tonight, the discipline inherent in making a commitment to another runner seemingly essential to get my lardy arse off the sofa.

Could this be the body preparing for maximum effort? It's only 11 days until London and . . .

. . . Oh my Gawd! Eleven days!!! Aaargh! I'm not ready, I'll never make it! I haven't got a stitch to wear! My running vest hasn't arrived! I need a haircut! My legs are still far too white to appear on the BBC! Sally Gunnel will never stop me with these milkbottle pins . . .

Oh goodie. FLM hysteria has arrived; I'm happy now