It was two seconds before I did it / before I would do it (I didn't do it)

[Marika33]

Which should I use here, "before I pressed" or "before I would press"?

• I'd been typing a message for a long time and it was two seconds before I pressed/would press "Send" when the light went off and now, an hour later, that the light is on I have to type the whole thing again!

 

[Piscean]

I'd say neither. I'd probably say was going to.