Inspiration To Change

Well, the Olympics launched in great style on Friday with an amazing Opening ceremony and while I’m not particularly into sports on TV, I’ve been avidly watching some of the more obscure sports that we don’t usually get to see – especially if you don’t have satellite or cable.

However, watching these athletes who have trained for years and I’m thinking that I really need to get out more … and exercise. My running (well, it’s like running, only slower) has dropped off, as has the cycling – mainly due to the constant wind which makes cycling to and fro from town too much like hard work. Also my diet needs a boost and having discussed the best places to have coffee and then got onto the subject of detox diets – I could do with loosing a few pounds. It definitely hangs around more as you get older ladies!

So, not only have I just agreed to run the Brighton Half Marathon in February next year but I’ve also decided to give my diet an overhaul this week. Not that it’s all bad – just a few too many cakes and lattes creeping in. OK, I know it’s not New Year but you don’t have to leave your resolutions for just once a year. You can set your goals at any time of the year. I’ve printed off my training chart, stocked up on fruit and veg and got through one day without a tea or coffee.

What inspires you? What would you like to change? Set yourself a challenge and then do something about it.