Its a pretty cool world we live in, I have had the opportunity recently to thank my primary school teacher for my very first introduction to running. Of course sometimes you need to be exposed to an idea repeatedly for it to stick and I absolutely dreaded the laps of the oval we had to jog/walk just to earn points each morning. Through high school I went out of my way to avoid any unnecessary physical activity, I used food to feel better about myself and became very unhealthy. My closest friends became my biggest critics and after hitting a very emotional rock bottom and dropping out of school I eventually decide to join a gym. I meet some amazing women there that were everything I felt I wasnt but wanted to be, fit, strong, confident and happy. My second introduction to running was with the gym running group and it just clicked, running gave me the confidence to interact with others again and the discipline to look after myself. I had the opportunity to get back in touch with the instructor that led that group and thank her for what she did for me recently as well which I think further proves that its a pretty cool world :) Next week I leave to Doha to represent my country and I am so thankful to everyone that has helped me turn my life around. Im also extremely thankful for all the donations and support that I have received, I feel very blessed :) If I could spread any message it would be that it is never too late to change the direction your going in life. There are some amazing people out there in the world who will support and inspire you, it is just up to you to have the confidence to take that first step
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:34:19 +0000
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