St.Brendan’s AC members share their personal stories and different
experiences of getting fit and embracing new challenges in recent years.
Chapter 1 - Mags story
I am a mom of 2 and l work full time. My adventure
with running began 3 years ago. l had always wished l could run but could never
make the time or find the right motivation to get me started.
THE BEGINNING:
But for me that motivation came in the form of
St.Brendan's AC, “Couch to 5K” Group!
I started with the “C25K”group in the Autumn
of 2012 and together with our leaders we trained 3 times a week walking/running
and increasing the run duration throughout the 8 week period.
We ran our first official 5K that December together
as a group.
l will never forget that sense of achievement, closeness
and sense of pride we felt as a group.
This was just the beginning, we continued our
training 3 times weekly increasing our distance and varying the training from
trail running (which l absolutely love), to mixed terrain- beach/speed work and
easy-moderate runs. Nerves have turned to excitement with each run!
PRESENT:
l have taken part in many 5K, 10K, 10 miler and mini-marathons.
This year we as a group challenged ourselves to Spin SW Sandstorm. All
fantastic experiences!
Running keeps me fit and my mind healthy. l thrive
on the buzz l get after a run!
l found training/running within a group to be very
encouraging and positive. l have made and kept strong friendships through my
running.
Being a good role model to my kids is important to
me.
THE FUTURE:
My goal for the future is to enjoy every run and to
encourage anybody who is thinking about beginning but doubting their ability to
JUST GO FOR IT! l did and it has opened up a whole new friendly, healthy and
happy world for me.
Mags
