Running/walking
I like running. I’m not good at it, but I like it. In fact, I use the word running quite loosely as I’m certainly more of a ‘jogger’ than a ‘runner’ – but it makes me feel good, and I’m glad it’s a part of my life! I’ve never yet got home from a run and wished I hadn’t been out.
I’m fortunate in the fact that I have my own ‘personal coach’. Neil, my husband, ran at international level in the 80/90’s and he was VERY good. With his help he has managed to get me up to running a minimum distance of 5k a couple of times a week. I simply started by walking and then running and building up from there. It’s not always easy, but it’s good for my head. I liken running to sifting for gold – you know you get all that rubbish in the sieve, but with a little bit of gentle movement you get the shiny stuff coming through – And that’s just what I feel like when I get home after a run – the ‘shiny stuff’ is there, and the world feels like a better place!
Walkings is another love of mine, and over the years I have discovered some great places thanks to my Dad, and accompanying him on weekend walks. Me and my brother were lucky enough to be introduced to the great outdoors from a very early age, climbing hills and mountains all over the UK, and beyond. And I think from there on I got the bug……Happy days!
![The Wirral Way](https://www.coeliacbydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_4633-300x225.jpg)
You don’t have to be good at things to love them it’s just the experience!! If you are able to pop out to blow the cobwebs away, whether it be a walk, run, or simply to sit in the sunshine just do it… it’s great for the soul!!
Liz x
P.S Spotted this article in Prima the other day “run your first mile” if you fancy giving running a go!