The girl who couldn't run.

 I cannot believe that I am typing this, and I cannot believe that I am able to say...  I am a marathon runner. So, how did I get here? Through a lot of work, a lot of belief, a lot of training runs and, having the best support around me.  Reality is. I signed up for Manchester Marathon in October 2022, but kept it an almighty secret. I knew I had nailed the half distance, so in effect, in the words of Jon Bon Jovi.. I was half way there . 26.2 miles terrified me, but with everything I had been through the last 12 months, this was the icing on the cake to prove to myself and others, that I will not be beaten. I will not be beaten down and that I am stronger than I ever thought I would be. I didn't tell anyone because I didn't want the pressure. I didn't want the doubt to set in. I just wanted to crack on.  January hit and the training started, my white lie was " Sunday runs are in my routine now " (true) " I just want to see how far I can push myself." ...

 Hello... Long time no see. I thought I better come clean about something... Some people have assumed, some people have guessed, some people think I've already done one. (no, I have not .) I never thought I would be this stupid.   Courageous. I never thought this would be in my reach. I'm not a runner. But I'm running my first marathon. Yes, T minus 4 days to go. I am running Manchester bloody Marathon. I've always said NEVER a marathon.. and here we are. I always said only the GNR, and here I am 4 half marathons deep. So, if I can go half way, why not all the way?  I'm scared, I'm nervous, I'm excited. Can I mentally do this?  The great thing about this, is I've not been on my own through the training. There is a wonderful gang of us going out on Sunday and I think that's what makes me excited. Nothing more special than a Lion's day out. Shout out to; Andy Carr - First time marathoner - like me, raising money for his wonderful fiancee's s...