This running thing..!

[Itsallanadventure]

I have always wanted to run. Never thought it was for me..too slow, too unfit, too fat! I bought the trainers, but never quite managed to get going.

Found this little series of podcasts and worked up the courage to have a go, finding the most remote, unpopulated areas i could.

Well today i ran for 30 mins (week 7).

I have dropped dress sizes, weight and toned up..! This was not my reason for starting, i wanted to be fitter and a little healthier.

I have no interest in how far or fast i have run, i just want to run and enjoy that moment when my body is doing its thing and i can tune out all else! When nothing else exists except putting one foot in front of the other.

I am slow, but will get faster, but most of all, as the lovely Laura has told me...

I am a runner and that makes me happy.

[sfb350 Graduate]

You've done really well and it's lovely to read that you are doing it because you enjoy it. Keep smiling

[Grammadog1947 Graduate]

Perfect!

That's it exactly, isn't it? Running for oneself...for fitness, for health, but most importantly, for the rest of your life.

Continued success to you....and joy!

[TJFlute]

I LOVE this blog. When I did the podcasts I didn't know how far or fast I ran and it was the best way to do the podcasts as far as I can see. It is just such an achievement to be running at all and the Lovely Laura understands this

Keep going with the same thoughts and enjoy; you are a true runner!!

[happierswimming Graduate]

well done and see how well-named you are! Great to hear you love to run. Bet you soon decide to try another skill and you'll succeed at that too. That's the great thing about this programme- the sky's the limit!

[mrstickle]

I love the spirit of your blog, summed it all up beautifully for me, thanks

[pingle Graduate]

Great blog. Isn't that the essence of it really - to just run because you want to! I tend a bit to the obsessive myself but I have learned that the sky won't fall just because I am a day late with a run or walk a bit at the end. Your blog was brilliant. Stay happy

[lancslass]

What a fantastic blog and very inspirational. Keep enjoying it and keep us posted.