For as long as I can remember I've watched marathons on TV. As running has become more popular I've stood by the roadside whenever I've had the opportunity and cheered those runners on, my heart filled with equal parts envy and admiration.
Marathons have always fascinated me, far more that 100 metre sprints have thrilled me. For at least two decades I've turned off the TV when the London marathon coverage finished and thought I'd love to do that, this time next year. But a year would drift past and I'd typically find a plumper version of myself settling down to watch the London marathon but yet again not taking part, not joining that exclusive club.
In recent years I've become a bit more serious about running. My game plan was to work my way up to a marathon gradually - first a 5k (done a few), then a 10k (done those too) next the half marathon (injured myself both times I signed up and never made it to the start line) and then la piece de resistance - the marathon (currently gathering dust on my bucket list).
This year after the London marathon I lost control of my senses had an epiphany and signed up for Paris Marathon 2015.
I will get round that course and have that medal round my neck by hook or by crook. Join me as this podgy mother of two goes from couch to marathon in 11 months.
Marathons have always fascinated me, far more that 100 metre sprints have thrilled me. For at least two decades I've turned off the TV when the London marathon coverage finished and thought I'd love to do that, this time next year. But a year would drift past and I'd typically find a plumper version of myself settling down to watch the London marathon but yet again not taking part, not joining that exclusive club.
In recent years I've become a bit more serious about running. My game plan was to work my way up to a marathon gradually - first a 5k (done a few), then a 10k (done those too) next the half marathon (injured myself both times I signed up and never made it to the start line) and then la piece de resistance - the marathon (currently gathering dust on my bucket list).
This year after the London marathon I l
I will get round that course and have that medal round my neck by hook or by crook. Join me as this podgy mother of two goes from couch to marathon in 11 months.
