I will start by telling that I am not a fitness freak.
I like exercise but I see it as a necessity more than something I really want to do. As I get older I know its beneficial to me in many ways. I also think its important for my kids to see me do it.
Most of the time I am motivated to do it with my friends, as we do it in a group in my back garden or on the tilt.
What motivates me to do it these days is an inspirational qualified fitness person who takes our class, her name is Melissa Lorch (she runs Buggy fit, fit4mums, running clubs, and is a PT) she is like a ray of sunshine. I know I will never look like Melissa, its physically impossible, but I will look like someone I like with her help, someone that I am comfortable with, often Melissa tells us she is our guide and we have to work hard to get results.
I've known Melissa for a few years now, and she has been a real help to my fundraising initiative Fashion4Good, we help local needs within a 10 mile radius. It has become a big part of who I am, and the more involved I get in the community needs, the more I want to help and raise awareness.
It's easy to just get on with life, and live with blinkers on, but some of life's 'not so' great situations are just around the corner from us, and with a little bit of help we can make it better. I know that so many people ask for money for various things all of the time, and this can get daunting for people. I used to work near Covent garden and I remember buying a sandwich would mean being hit on by at least 5 charities walking 500 metres.
Fashion4good, was set up so that the customer got something out of it, be it a night out, a fashion show, the chance to buy something amazing, from this they donated, and its a win win for everyone.
Melissa has set up Run4good, a local run which means so many things.
Firstly its a day out for the family, time together whether you run it or not, everyone is invited. Secondly if you do the run, you can either do it for fun, or show off your running ability. It's for everyone aged over 16 years of age.
There will be an event village where local businesses have bought stalls to showcase and sell.
Thirdly this was set up to help local needs, and give something to you in return.
A day out, making exercise fun, and bringing the community together. Its not a race to win, its a run to make a difference.
Melissa and her voluntary Run4good team have motivated me to get fit, enter the race, and have a goal. I am going to attempt to run the 5k, and I want you all to join me in doing this (did I mention I am doing it on my birthday). By signing up to this race you will achieve a sense of self satisfaction. Inspire your family, you will be part of something amazing in the community, you will get fitter, and have fun.
No one is asking you to raise thousands, just do what you can, just sign up if its all you can manage and feel comfortable with, but do it, you will feel a whole better about it.
I like a challenge, no doubt about that, but I like to know I am helping at the same time. So please join up today and help us make a difference to where we live. Its a great place, lets make it good for everyone.
Here is how to sign up ... http://fit4mum.com/run4good/
See you on June 23rd at Hatchlands Park people - its a date!!
