Off we go then...

Just like Nathan, I have been totally inspired by the London Olympics this summer. When I heard about an opportunity to run the Bath Half for Transition Bath, I just couldn’t resist. Luckily, the invite appeared in my inbox just as I was contemplating my need to get trim and healthy again and trying desperately to think of a fun and exciting way to do it. I’m a reasonably fit individual, but I have never run for fun, and the closest I’ve ever got to running a half marathon is jogging along next to my little girl as she cycles to school.

My uncle winning his Commonwealth gold.
 (it's in the blood)

There is much more, however, to this quest than just getting fit and challenging myself. The chance of joining in this Local Running Adventure has appealed to me on many levels: it will get me out in the open to go and explore this wonderful city we live in as I never have before; it will allow me to join not just the small community of TB runners, but the greater community of Bath runners and indeed the community of Bath as a whole; and, finally, it will allow me to get more involved with TB, hopefully raising some much needed funds at the same time.

So then, here begins the adventure. Like the other runners, I’ll be updating this blog regularly with training stories, running routes, photographs and, no doubt, many complaints as to why my legs and lungs are feeling so sore.

Wish me luck…