I can hear you all groaning ‘I can’t run ‘, ‘I don’t like running ‘, ‘It’s boring’. These are all the things I said before I gave it a go. Now I’m not trying to say I am Mo Farrow but with time I have progressed to the level that I entered and completed a local ½ marathon.
Here me looking pretty proud of myself –
I am not a natural runner or sporty in the slightest bit. As a child, I was a ballet dancer and in my 20’s my only form of exercise was running around the handbag department of Selfridges at the beginning of a sale. I have no clue why I started running, but just like Forrest Gump one day I put on a pair of trainers and I haven’t stopped since. The great thing about running is you don’t need any equipment, you don’t need a partner (though one is always nice) and the main benefit for me is it clears your head of all the stresses and strains of the day. If you have ever fancied giving running a go then here’s 10 ways to get started.
* Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise
I hope you have enjoyed reading today’s blog and it has inspired you to give running a go. It really is enjoyable and if you still need convincing here’s the before and after of how running helped me lose my baby weight earlier this year.
Let me know if you are a runner or have ever wanted to try it. Comment below.
Well done you that’s fabulous really brilliant
Wow you look fantastic, running really does make a difference. I’m not allowed to run but everyone I know who does it absolutely loves it. Keep on running 🙂
Oh I really would love to go running but I’m just so lazy haha. Maybe I’ll get the motivation soon. Your progress picture is amazing! Well done x
I started running about 15 years ago and haven’t stopped – I love it too! #thelistlinky
This is something I need to do, once we shift these colds, I am getting the app again – and this time I am not going to give up after day 4! x
Wow that’s brilliant! You’ve made me want to start running so maybe tomorrow is the day 🙂 ox