Running

Time for a quick blog.

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I'm currently training for the Great North Run on September 19th. It is a fascinating thing, and really challenging to keep increasing the distance. It ceases to amaze me what the body is capable of. For 30 years, it's had no clue how to run long distances, and yet it can still learn and get used to it.

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Yesterday, I was running for 84 minutes. It was quite surreal actually... like time kind of stood still while I was running. Anyway, it's been a bizarre way to discover new areas of York too.. running round Haxby, Huntingdon, the University area, Hull Road, Fulford.

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I am looking forward lots to the day itself. I don't have much sponsorship but actually aren't too bothered. In fact, if I'm truly honest, I'd rather people give to help Pakistan right now :-( But I will make sure I get enough sponsorship to reward Kidscan and York Hospital Radio - rewards they richly deserve.

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I am wondering about what my next big project will be and here are some ideas I have been thinking about and aiming for...

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1. Seeing if I can help out at Minster FM radio.

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2. Mentoring teenagers who are struggling and their families want extra help (that is through a charity)

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3. Becoming a commentator for York City games through York Hospital Radio (really difficult job - i've been recommended but it seems like it's gonna be so hard if I do it)

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4. Becoming a Samaritans trainer

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5. Becoming a social worker as my next job. Yeah, that is in very early stages of thought lol and I might change my mind tomorrow, but it's something that's been appealing to me with my job due to finish on October 29th.

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Anyway, these are all things I'm finding out more about and seeing if they will suit me.

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I'm fortunate enough to visit Minster FM studios tomorrow and sit in on my friend John's 3-hour live show. I can't wait - even though apparently their studios aren't as good as the Hospital Radio ones.

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Ok, off now.