A little history

Okay before I delve into the details of future runs or the best kind of lube to use to stop those ever annoying sweat rashes I thought it right to talk a little bit about myself.

As mentioned in the last post I am a runner. Most sane people cannot understand why I run and the distances I sometimes do and to be honest nor do I. In terms of running ability I am the Fred Bloggs (or John Doe for our friends across the pond). Completely middle of the road. I am neither fast nor slow. In races I usually creep into the top half of the overall field without ever threatening the pace setters at the top. My weekly distances are average and I run for the enjoyment (and weight loss) rather then the fame and glory.

I have ran since my mid teens where upon looking at my ever increasing waist line decided I needed to do something about it. I did play other sports, especially football (soccer to others), and started off using running as an extracurricular activity I did after school. I didn't actually run my first 10k until I was 19 and even then I only did 2 of these and a half marathon over the next few years. I stopped running (and playing all sports) until I was 25 and unfortunately gained 4 stone. So I started running again and slowly but surely lost the weight and completed my first 10k for 5 years 8 months later. After that I made it my plan to keep running races to keep my motivation high and it was then I found my 'love' for running and haven't looked back since.

This story is probably synonymous with most people who use running for an initial fitness boost rather then going out to be the next Paula Radcliffe. Some find they hate it and give up and some find they love it and carry on. Luckily I was in the latter.

As mentioned I am the Fred Bloggs of running and my PB's probably represent this. My 10k currently stands at 47mins, my half marathon at 1 hour 42ish and my marathon at 4.30. I don't actually remember my precise times of my 10k and half marathon PB as I set them about 3 years ago and haven't been able to come close since.

To bring you up to complete speed I completed the Munich Marathon 2 weeks ago (14th October) and am currently bringing myself back into running after sustaining a niggling injury to my knee. Finger crossed this will be cleared up as I have recently received confirmation for the London marathon next April.

So that's my brief history of running. I am sure over the next few blogs I will mention other details that will fill the gaps, but that's it for now!