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So when times are hard, dig down deep, remember how you feel after your run, walk or workout and find that inner motivation to keep going.....

One of the main reason i took up running/walking was to loose weight and it worked, as the weight came off i found i had a different out look on life.

For run 3 of the week, I even took my dog for company and he enjoyed going on a faster leg stretch than usual. Extra happiness all round, so fingers crossed for week three……..

In 2011 my friend was diagnosed with a brain tumour.  Whilst sitting round hers one day I said I would do the 5k Race for Life on the understanding she fought the disease and was at the finish with pink champagne. 

Even though i was freezing cold, tired, hungry and by body hurt lol i felt truly amazing, i thought this is why someone wants to run 13 miles for fun , because it makes you feel fantastic after. I have decided this week i plan to work on my weight training to strengthen up my legs.

Then a friend mentioned Strava. Oh heck, now there were segments to run and PBs to get and my natural competitiveness reared its head. I was now beginning to tell family, friends and colleagues about my running and the plan for the Great South Run. 

I was going to finally start the running journey by walking the first five lights, and jogging the next one, all the way to the top.

I was probably having a bit of a whinge to my son via Facetime about needing something to get me out and about. He suggested I start running.

This year I turn the big 4-0. So what better challenge...

on top of some kettle bell work in the gym and some evil sets of burpees given to me by my personal trainer, I have gone back to yoga today, rocking my gorgeous sugar skull leggings.

 

I have spent my whole life telling anyone who will listen that I am not a runner, and I have always hated running. Yet, as a 50+ year old, I have this nagging urge to be able to run

So far... I’ve managed to exercise every day this month and feeling fabulous!