Sophie Mei

What a week - Running Blog 3

This week has been a weird and wonderful one. It has been full of radio interviews and press call but not about my bellydancing my running!

Yes, it’s not incredible for the typical fit person – but for me running is a real challenge. Whilst growing up a chubby munchkin at school I would dread Sport’s Day, PE and don’t even mention cross-country (we stopped off and bought sweets at the shop).

However, once you get the running bug – you really get it – and I have started and have caught the bug from January 2010.

This week I helped to launch BUPA’s Great Yorkshire Run (10k) with Comedian Hugh Dennis, Tony Audenshaw (Emmerdale’s Bob Hope) and local Sheffield Coucillors Paul Scriven and Sylvia Dunkley.

The race which takes place on September 6th is in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society amongst other charities. The launch was successful and was covered in the local newspapers, BBC Look North and local radio.

Although, the only problem with it being a press call is that there were lots of photo’s being taken and I had the worst fake tanned orange palms! (not a good look!) The skiing and dancing after helped to wipe the orange off my palms though – desperate measures!

I also had a week working at BBC Radio Manchester and then Sarah and I aka the ‘ showbiz girls’ were on Howard Pressman’s Entertainment slot, BBC Radio Sheffield on Saturday mornings.

Plus, I then taught my weekly bellydance class at Greens gym, danced in Derbyshire and then finally …

Sunday was not a day of rest. I took part in my first ever race in the Huddersfield 10k. It was lots of fun but the hills were very hard and seemed to be never ending. Although, having the cheers from the crowds keeps you going plus some of the good looking men at the front (you don't want to look unfit now do you?!).

Nonetheless, Ruth and me finished the 10k in under an hour so we should be all good to go by 25th April for the Sheffield Half Marathon.

It was such a great feeling to finish my first race – so great that I managed to hit the gym after. So now I’m in pain and feeling the negative side of adrenaline. After, all it’s all about moderation… ish.

Huddersfield 10k