Why do I run? As someone who hated PE at school, the thought of running for any sort of enjoyment was very alien to me. When I first started teaching, the kids would ‘run-a-mile’. I couldn’t run with them because I couldn’t manage a lap of the field. 1/6

I started running ‘properly’ after I had my children. It was a good excuse for a bit of me time. I was never very fast and soon realised there was no point comparing myself to others. I soon got into it and after a few 5ks, I entered my first 10k. This was a big deal to me. 2/6

I remember the first time I managed 10k. Time meant nothing - I’d done it! Soon I’d entered #thegreatnorthrun and now it was getting a bit more serious. Running never came naturally to me - it’s always been tough. 3/6

After a few half marathons, I wanted to challenge myself more and managed to get a place in this year’s #Londonmarathon. Today was my second run since it was postponed back in March. My motivation for running completely lost. 4/6

But, today I ran. Well, I walked, I jogged, I hoped over tree roots and waded through grass. Most importantly, I enjoyed it. I manage well not comparing myself to others but to not compare myself to the version of me who had trained up to 13 miles in March is tough. 5/6

So the questions is, how do I stay motivated? I don’t know. What I do know is that if I can lace up my trainers and get out of the door, then anyone can. #onetrustonechallenge #5km #trailrunning #IfICanSoCanYou