Fitness is Your Secret Super Power

Today I enjoyed the advantage of having a secret super-power. Let me explain.

I have been a long distance runner for over 20 years now and have completed 17 marathons. This involves a lot of regular training. I average 5o miles per week , and when training for marathons this goes up to 100 miles ( I like nice round numbers!). Now this is of no interest to anyone but myself, and perhaps other members of my local running club, Spa Striders. However today I was able to use my fitness to help in my every day life.

I have been having trouble with my car, the battery draining flat twice.  I booked the car into a garage in Coventry and had to leave it with them all day. Coventry is 12 miles away so my brother offered to give me a lift back home, but I declined his offer.

This was my chance to use my secret super-power! - 12 miles, no problem, I ran home. I  returned via a nice country route, and really enjoyed the run.

John McNally