Running

Tortoise and the Hare

We've all hopefully read the story, the hare and the tortoise have a race, and the cocky hare takes a nap, the tortoise strolls on by and wins. The motto: Slow and steady wins the race.

Well I have just signed up to do a Half Marathon, the last time I ran was 2008, this may be an exaggeration but gives you some clue to how much of a non-runner I am. I am running with a team of friends, we have called ourselves, Scrambled Leggs, I am by far the worse runner, my stamina being a shocking 0. 

The thing is I am fit, I go to the gym I am a keen skier, I do lots of yoga and play hockey, but running oh my goodness gracious me. I have a whole new respect because it is hard. My first run showed me that running is very much a mental hurdle to overcome, I did 5k in 45 minutes with a mixture of walking/running and complaining. Luckily I have some lovely friends who can run and will help me get through it. The marathon is in September and right now I need a miracle to make it. 

So my friends I take comfort in the tortoise and the hare, because right now I am a big fat tortoise, who has a very big run ahead of her.

My friend sent me this and it seems very apt, they say to challenge yourself, and I am indeed doing that.

So wish me luck, and I shall be updating on the mammoth task ahead. Now pass me the rum...

Mima Rose

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