Many years ago (about 18 ) I was one of the top runners in my School. In the army (2 years conscription) I did a lot of running as well. Once I went to university and started work and got married I stopped running completely. In fact for about the last 5 years I have done practically no physical activity at all.

At the beginning of the year my wife and I joined Run/Walk for Life (http://www.runwalkforlife.co.za) which is basically a weight loss through exercide program. We go three times per week (Monday and Wednesday at 5pm and Saturday at 7am). My wife and I have committed to attending as many RWFL sessions as we can.

I run about 10km at each session.

By joining a group like Run/Walk for Life and commiting to be there as much as possible, I have been able to keep the motivation.

Ever since I was a small kid I have had a dream to run the Comrades Marathon (http://www.comrades.co.za) I now have the opportunity to do so. Its a lot of hard work and needs complete dedication to get to that level.

Finally. I have changed the priorities in my life. Usually I work really hard, put in many hours of overtime etc. This year I have placed work as a low priority, putting my family, hobbies and running ahead of work in my priority list.