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RE: March is Moyleman month
New beginnings... or is it the end of a new beginning and the beginning of the next...
With the fire of the Moyleman still burning strong I have found myself in a reflective mood all week. Still riding high on the emotions from last weekend's events I have spent much time thinking about Moyleman himself. A man I never knew, but a man that has over the last two years, come to have quite an impact on my life... although I do feel guilty at times for stealing the memories of others when he enters my thoughts.
It was post the Moyleman test event last year that I decided to take up running properly. Prior to that I had been doing the odd run, but without any serious intent (OK, I was running in my swimming shorts). So last April I bought a running watch, some proper shorts and a decent pair of running shoes. It has been a really good year... I've experienced great highs (mentally and physically) and have crashed into deep lows. On occasions I have felt like I was actually 'born to run'... but mostly it has been hard work... enjoyable hard work... but hard work all the same.
Best of all ... in the last 12 months I have met (or continued to know) some great people (some in this virtual world) who are open with advice, haven't judged me and are always there encouraging that extra mile. Without wishing to inflate his ego any further... Sweder is at the top of that pile of great running people, but so is Rob R and many others.
This morning I got up early and ran the 5 miles up to Kingston Ridge and back. My average speed was bang on 9min/mi. And I didn't stop once. In 12 months perhaps I should be better than that... but I am happy with what I have achieved, I have great memories, and I have great plans for the next 12 months. Bring it on...
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