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The evolution of my running journey

The evolution of my running journey – Karen Derbyshire, the3amdiary.com My running journey has definitely evolved, from being overweight and finding

We recently spoke to Sinead Brannigan who recently got into running and completed the couch to 5k. We asked her some questions and she has shared her

In March 2020, the furthest I could run was the 200 yards from my office building to the train station platform and even then, I would struggle to

I run because 18 months ago I didn’t and I’ve seen the positive impact it’s had. I run because I used to be an active ‘non runner’ – to prove to

I ran my first half marathon in 2000, as I approached my fortieth birthday. It was as close as I got to a mid-life crisis. It wasn’t from a standing

How my fear started 30 years ago, I was indecently assaulted in broad daylight. Following this incident, I was frightened of being alone outdoors in

Where it all began: Running has been such a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I had always been ‘fast’ as a child, and would often

I have been interested in running for many years; it seemed like an ideal form of exercise – one which did not need expensive subscriptions or

I recently got into running when I had a mental breakdown. I now go running 3 times a week and it keeps me mentally strong. It has quite possible

Reluctant Beginnings I’ve never been a natural runner. My technique has always been all wrong. I’d start off too confident, burn out by the end of my

Back in May 2019 at the age of 52 I was just glad to have started the couch to 5K and didn’t even think further than the 9 weeks. I remember how I

I would never have thought that technology would be the driver for returning to running It’s fair to say my running journey has been somewhat