Running reflections

I love the autumn.  The changing of the colours and the dry cold days make ideal conditions for running as I watch the runners out on the streets pass me by as I'm out walking.  This is my preparation for coming back to training in 17 days time and today was my fourth walk this week - still a bit stiff so I've got to take it easy.  Not exactly riveting to read about but this blog is as much a journal for me to refer back to in years to come. 
In 2016 I had a foot injury and remember the tentative steps I had to take to get back on my feet with slow 20 minute runs. Later that year I completed the Frankfurt Ironman and got a massive PB so that was what I was thinking about when I was walking the same route today in the glorious sunshine while trying not to slip on the ice.
Yesterday a journalist contacted me and wanted to speak to me as they had heard I'd run ultra ultras.  She sent me through a list of questions and in order to answer them I had to go back over the last 12 years.  It's amazing the small details about races that I'd forgotten but it was a great trip down memory lane.  It made me realise how I've changed as an athlete.  It all started in  2007 when I completed the Glasgow 10 km in just under 1 hour but couldn't imaging running it again as I viewed the starters of the half marathon.
Many people in January will make new year resolutions and I'm sure some will start the couch to
5 km challenge which I think is an amazing way to get people into running.  Add to that the park runs and it can be the start of a love for running that will improve peoples physical and mental health.  Being sidelined with injury makes me realise just how much running is part of my every day life and I can't wait to get back out running with my pals.  So if you're fit and healthy, appreciate how lucky you are and enjoy every run whether it be in the sun or snow.  Never take it for granted, lift your head and take in the beautiful country we live in.  Happy running.