Running

Even though I run at least one 10K a year I still don't count myself as a runner.
I'm not sure even after having done a Marathon that I would.
The problem is that first 15 minutes, it doesn't matter how far I run the first 15 mins always make me want to turn back and head for the shower.

It took several years for someone to tell me that lots of people feel like this, for a long time I only ran for 10 mins and then walked as I couldn't cope with the feeling that my lungs were going to explode.

It was in Denver when someone else signed me up for a 10K that I finally broke the barrier and low and behold by minute 16 I was enjoying running and felt like I could carry on...at least for another minute.

Why am I reminiscing about running? Because yesterday I went for my first run with Richard and it was the most enjoyable run I have done yet. It was only a few K but I loved chatting away as we headed round Clapham Common and know that it will become a favourite past time of ours. If I hadn't originally pushed through the 15 mins though I would have been sat in the flat and would probably be a stone heavier!

So I encourage all you non-runners out there to give it a go and push past the 15 min mark.
Try it...you might just like it!