Category Archives: Running

Competitive Streak – Hello Aware 5k Run 

As per my previous posts, I had the gear (click here), I had the technology (click here), now I needed the motivation. My buddy who had introduced me to running was clocking up the kilometres. He was talking about running 5k at a time. I hadn’t even run one yet.  As it turned out I had a competitive streak in me.  Continue reading

Technically Ready to Run 

So following on from my first post The Best Dress Non Runner i was now technically ready to run! I decided it would be a good idea to run around the town where I live (nice coastal run). So I donned my flashy new matching running gear, water bottle in hand (one of those grip ones that fit snugly in your hand) and I was ready to run. But wait, how would I know how far I had gone? Continue reading

The Best Dressed Non Runner 

Back in April 2013 a buddy suggested running to me as a way to get active and get fit and more importantly to lose the belly.  Someone else had suggested it to him so I guess it’s one of those activities you pass on to others. Continue reading