That All Important Run

Last year I ran a 5K Resolution Run in March with Pip who did the 10K and in November a 10K Mens Run and a 10K MoRun run in a space of 7 days with Ben. This year I have run a 10K Resolution Run in March and the Edinburgh 10 mile run all in aid of Stroke.

Funny old thing running - it can be absolute agony running sometimes (can feel like it is all the time), but once I stop I look forward to the next run to go on. Sometimes its hard to work up  the enthusiasm or will to go on a run, but once I am out there pounding the ground  it feels great. Great to be connected with nature and the world around me especially when it is just you and if you take those moments to look up and take it all in - life feels great, especially when I spot that heron sitting motionless by the canal or get to see an amazing sunrise/sunset. Then again I can turn up the pace or run a bit harder or longer to make myself pay for all those sins like eating to many cakes or sweets or give myself the excuse to overindulge with out feeling guilty next time round. Running allows me to loose myself with memories of the past and thoughts of now and in the future, without interruption, with freedom.


Running for me works at many levels - apart from hopefully keeping me fit -Running for charity to raise funds for a cause and in remembrance of Mum and Dad gives an extra meaning to putting myself through the grind, especially when I have been sponsored there is even more pressure to fulfil my side of the "contract" and give it my best shot.  

Of course there is also the personal satisfaction in completing the race, running faster than before and getting that all important medal of achievement. The buzz and air of anticipation that surrounds a race on the build up right up to just before the gun. All those training miles (have I done enough?) by myself and now I find myself in amongst the throng of other like minded runners all with there own agenda, but with the ultimate goal of crossing the finishing line.  

Putting the medal around your neck gives you a great sense of achievement. All that training paid off with success. The anticipation and nerves have been put to bed and replaced by exhilaration.

Nothing beats that feeling when I cross the line knowing I gave it my all and when there are others there to share that emotion it doesn't get better!! :-)









Then there is that next run to train for -  to keep fit and active and remember Mum and Dad.....