Will she really do it? by katieh123

I just realised that this overview was long overdue a catch up.

So, I joined Realbuzz in July 07 in a bid to keep motivated while i followed a 16 week training plan for the Great South Run. I went from complete non-runner to running the 10 mile course on the day. I think this did funny things to my confidence and self-belief and I found myself applying for a London Marathon place with Mind, the mental health charity.

I got the place and another training plan began. This one was badly affected by injuries, most notably compartment sydnrome in my right calf, but the incredible support on here kept me going, and whilst I still find it hard to believe, I completed the London marathon 2008.

From there onwards it's been a bit hit and miss, with times of being hugely motivated and times of being... well, less so!

The fact that I am still running at all seems to be quite an achievement to me, but in time i would like to get faster, and perhaps crack sub-5hrs at a marathon one day...