How I started running

Hi, my name is Colin and if you're reading this you’re either curious about who I am, want to know about some races, or bored!!

I'll start by giving you a short backstory about my fitness and running journey.

Back in 2016, I was not happy with the person I saw in the mirror. Everyone says I wasn't overweight, but I felt like I was.

At the time, my wife was pregnant with our first child and I decided I wanted him to grow up thinking it was normal for people to exercise and take care of themselves.

I purchased an elliptical machine and some home gym equipment, and on the 1st of January 2017 started working out regularly. I didn't follow a plan, just did some cardio and lifted some heavy stuff.

Low and behold, I lost some weight and felt great. Who knew exercise could make you feel so good!!

This continued throughout 2017 and at the start of 2018 I wanted to test myself and signed up for The Wolf Run.

For those that don't know, The Wolf Run is a 10km Obstacle Course Race. I'll do a separate blog about The Wolf Run but, long story short, I was hooked. I loved it. Running round in nature, climbing over things and getting muddy. What's not to like!!

I quickly signed up for another Obstacle Course Race and I knew I was onto something.

I loved it, and I especially loved getting off the roads. For me personally, trail running is one of the most joyful things you can do. Whether that be running in the mountains, in the woods or by the sea. Being out in nature and seeing its beauty.

I will do some separate blog posts about my favourite races, so please give them a read.

That’s me in a nutshell. 

Thank you for reading.