In The Beginning

I suppose my first ever blog should cover running first, allotments second so here goes.

I started running when I was 39. Actually, that statement is rubbish - I started running when I was 39, less than a minute later I discovered the joys of wheezing and aching legs! To say my first attempt was embarrassing is an understatement. Run for one minute, walk for three, and repeat four times sounds easy but don't be fooled!!! Luckily my old school motto is 'Perseverando' so I persevered and after a month was running for two minutes, wow, I'm an athlete, lol.

To keep the momentum going I entered a 10 mile race, with four months to train even I could do it. March 2005 saw me filled with nerves and determination and I walked and ran for 1 hour 44 minutes and 40 seconds. I was so proud when I finished.

Since then I've completed 39 more races, I'll never win one but I love the feeling of belonging to the running community, being part of a bigger whole.