Ever thought running was just for racers? Running is a journey of personal transformation and discovery. In reality, running encompasses a wide range of motivations and objectives beyond competition. People always ask why would you choose to just run if you aren't competing for a race? Here's why:
Engaging in the activity of running is a transformative experience that stimulates mental acuity and motivates individuals to overcome new obstacles. My personal running odyssey commenced in 2019, following a notable weight loss of approximately 40kg achieved since 2016. Formerly, in my youth, I engaged in sprinting activities until a pivotal car accident in 1997 led to a spinal injury, causing me to believe that running would forever be beyond my reach and that I might be reliant on a wheelchair by the age of 40.
However, as I approached this significant age milestone, I realised that my mobility was not as limited as I had feared and decided to participate in Parkruns. Upon encountering a compelling advertisement on Facebook from In-Reach a complimentary 6-weeks V02 max workshop, I eagerly enrolled and was introduced to Corne. Over the course of the workshop, I successfully completed my inaugural 5km run in a time range of approximately 52 to 57 minutes. This accomplishment served as a catalyst for me to advance my running pursuits by enrolling in Run Coaching with Corne.
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It has been a challenging journey filled with obstacles. Despite enduring the effects of long Covid, a broken leg, and several setbacks, my dedication to running never wavered. In 2023, I achieved a significant milestone by completing the Two Oceans half marathon in 2:37, an experience that brought me immense joy and pride. This accomplishment served as motivation for me to tackle the demanding Addo Elephant 50km trail race, which I finished successfully. I am determined and unwavering in my pursuit of excellence.
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