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Have you ever run before?

I have run quite a lot
over the years I have done several 10k’s and 5k’s, Nike Night runs, the
Silverstone Half Marathon and the London Marathon. I ran the British 10k race
about 15 years ago. There’s a pic of me in their brochure, I have it somewhere
I’ll pull it out to prove that I really can run a bit. When I was a single
person, running was my way of relaxing and meditating. I used to love running
around Hilly Fields Park in Brockley. That being said the last 10 years I’ve
slowed down quite a lot so this is a great challenge to get back into running
shape.

Why are you running the 10k?

I am so happy to be
running for an organisation that speaks to my heart (no pun intended), that is
such a great company, that has amazing people in it - Heart & Soul. Mark
asked me and I couldn’t say no. I think what the company does is so important.

What music do you listen to when you run?

 I listen to an eclectic mix soulful music, pop
(Sting, Tears for Fears) right through to reggae like ‘Jam Rock’ by Ziggy
Marley, lots of Anita Baker, Floetry and 80’s, 90’s soul. The music I like gets
me into a zone as I’m a bit of a dreamer I love songs with stories and meaning.

Where do you run? e.g. gym, park?

I run in the gym and
around my area as it’s very green and beautiful. This week I have been mixing
it up a bit with swimming as well.

What do you think about when you run?

When I am running I
think about the music or singing projects that I am involved in. Running is a great
way of getting inspiration so I also come up with new ideas or a problem I have
been trying to solve for a while gets solved. I missed running, so this has
been a very productive time for me. Thank you Heart & Soul you got me
moving again.

Are there any runners you’re inspired by?

Mo Farah. I love that
fact that he came from another country as a kid and now he is an Olympic winner.

What food/drinks do you like to reward yourself with after
your run?

I’m trying to use this
new lease of energy to tone up so the last run I did I made a delicious
vegetable and lentil soup, very smooth and flavourous. Yes Flavourous!

Apart from your key training gear (e.g. trainers, gymwear),
is there anything else you never run without e.g. running cap, drinks bottle,
other?

It’s been quite rainy this May and June so I have been
traveling with a fold up raincoat

Anything else you would like to add?

I look forward to running
with the Heart and Soul - I’m not one for speed so we may all start together,
but I’ll probably see the team at the finish. LOL!