Let's start with a fact I saw on a runner's website recently: "Just one run can increase energy and decrease fatigue." Last Monday I woke up feeling good. Optimism soon turned to apprehension as I pulled into the car park at the local country park to be greeted by deep standing water and a plethora of vests. Worcestershire's runners were out in force. Oh, and me. Quite how I don't know, but I'd found myself on the start line at the CHEER5 Easter 5 mile trail event. It was sold to me as a short stroll through parkland, fields, and quiet lanes. We moved off across the first open field and I smoothly dodged the first round of mud. Around 100 metres in, and it was going well - no complaints. At 200 metres I followed a runner with spaniel through a puddle. They both glided though the opening with what seemed barely a dampening beyond their feet, except for the huge wave that the dog kicked back over me. I splashed forwards behind them and promptly
A story and a journey filled with nature; One person managing life's natural obstacles with unending positivity. Another going for a jog outside to raise some money and awareness.