Another runner here.
I started in January after signing up for the Great Manchester Run 10k having never run in my life. I now run over 20 miles a week and my first race is on Sunday
I am utterly hooked. I just love it- it is so liberating to discover what your body can do and just get out there in all weathers.
I started by running 30seconds walking 3 minutes and repeating that for half an hour. I very gradually increased the running and decreased the walking and I can now run 12 miles straight without stopping, have signed up for a half marathon in October and entered the ballot for the London marathon next year- all this from a girl who HATED games at school and used to weigh 19 stone!!!
I promise, if I can do it, anyone can. I have maintained my target weight now for 6 months and know that running is a huge part of that
Get out there, guys. It is utterly amazing xxxx
I like running but i dont love it yet.
QUOTE]
I agree! I enjoy going on a run, but sometimes still have to force myself to go lol
I started running last feb for the race for life 5km, then ran a 10km race too unexpectedly! Signed up to the 10km this year, but didn't run all winter, so been on a few last month, next one is Friday!
I only like running with someone else there (for safety reasons) so it's been awkward as friends have gone off to uni and come back at different times, but now my friend is back for good, she has no choice lol
I don't measure miles but I run for time. The distance I cover in 30 minutes gets further and I find it fantastic. I have renewed motivation for running - especially while the sun is shining!