As a new autumn/winter season of Fit4Life, marathon and cross-country running is now upoun us, it is high time that we revived the GCH "running shorts" feature on the club web-site. Given that my own running year is quickly turning out to be an "annus horribilis" (injury-related), I thought I should put my spare non-running time to good effect and contribute my own running shorts to kick off the series this time round.

Remember, if you too would also like to be featured here, please read the following post on how you can contribute. The only stipulation is that you are a registered member of GCH. Don't be shy now...

1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
3 years.

2. Why did you start running?
To lose weight and get fit into the bargain.

1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
2 years.

2. Why did you start running?
Living in Cape Town for a year, they didn’t have a GAA club and there was a running club around the corner.

1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
Nearly a year following a long break. Before that, close to twenty years on and off.

2. Why did you start running?
To keep fit and I love being out in the great outdoors.

Judging by the number of views, the first batch of GCH Running Shorts posts has gone down very well.

However, the mail-box is now running on empty and we are waiting on other club members to contribute. So, if you are interested in compiling your thoughts on all things running-related, please do get in touch. Full instructions are available via the following post.

1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
Well, regularly, about 2-3 years. I ran a hell of a lot though when I was a teenager, sometimes hitting 70 miles+/week. As a result of this I spent most of my 20s & 30s recovering!

2. Why did you start running?
Because I couldn’t play soccer (actually I couldn’t run very well either as a kid, which shows how bad I was at soccer). Also, to copy my big brother.

1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
2 years this month (January).

2. Why did you start running?
To accompany a friend who wanted to start Fit4Life.

1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
I started in 1995 so almost 15 years, but was inactive and got fat from 2001 until last year.

2. Why did you start running?
I always loved sport when I was younger, unfortunately due to an injury to my arm I was unable to compete at contact sports, so I took up running, anyone who runs for a period of time can’t help but fall in love with the sport.

1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
Less than 2.

2. Why did you start running?
It was inevitable!