TRAIL & ERROR
ONE IMPOSING CHALLENGE. TWO WEEKS TO TRAIN. GO
WHY DO YOU RUN? A few years ago, the answer was simple enough: weight loss and fitness. Trudge around your local park for 30 minutes a couple of times a week, and that was your cardio box ticked. A leaner physique was just around the corner.
These days, the answer is often more nuanced. Some run for the dopamine hit, seeking a high to relieve the stress of modern life. For others, it’s a desire to outrun the nine-to-five and push boundaries – to truly challenge their physical abilities.
That’s how it is for me. A couple of years ago, the only running I did was when I chased after my loose touches on the five-a-side pitch. Now, running is the star player in my training regimen. I only lace up my trainers a few times a week, but each run is a chance to go a little further
