Running scared

I suddenly had a dash of blinding inspiration yesterday and thought 'I'd like to be able to run a bit'. I used to hate running at school because it just seemed to be a way of the PE teachers getting rid of us for a whole lesson and always figured I couldn't do it.

So, anyway, before I could chicken out I bought a new shock absorber level 4 bra  and some actual running shoes (not very expensive but proper running shoes nonetheless)  and some training pants and a wickaway top  and I just ordered the 'running for beginners' book and, heaven help me, I'm going to start running.

I just want to be able to do a reasonable run for 30 minutes (building up to it of course) so I don't think it's out of my league but I certainly feel a bit WAAAAAAAAAAH!

My husband is being very supportive but I'm not sure I will be able to stick at it. I'm hoping that some lovely people will be able to encourage me a bit and give me tips and I might be able to manage a 30 minute run by the summer ( I really want to run along the seafront in the summer).

Now, tell me, am I a mentalist?

Comments

[Eri]

Hey, if I managed it....!

The seafront is a fabulous place to run and the great thing about running is that you do notice yourself improving really quickly.

I wish you the very best of luck!

[Nina]

You could try doing the race for life in Brighton - there's one on 21 June and one on 22 June. I did it last year for the first time and knowing that people had sponsored me really pushed me to start training! By nature I'm more of a sofa dweller rather than a runner but it's an easy and worthwhile way to get in to running and I managed to run the 5k easily.