A good start is half the work. That, in this context, is hitting pause on Netflix and peeling yourself off the couch. Throw on some trainers, and suddenly you’re ready to face the great outdoors. Who run the world? GIRLS!*  *But there are 12 thoughts you’ll definitely have while you’re out there… __________________________________________  This isn’t so bad! I’m so glad I decided to do this It’s a lovely day. I’ll feel amazing when I’m done. This means no guilt about the Kinder Bueno I had for lunch. Awesome.   I made an amazing running playlist Pitbull is my JAM. I could run to this all day.   I’m probably about a mile or so in now I’ll just check the app. 400 metres? That can’t be right. Seriously. Should I try turning it off and turning it back on again.   It’s getting a bit hard to breathe Think nice thoughts. Think nice thoughts. Why is it so hot in here? The fabric said COOLING. I’m gonna try to distract myself Run to Ryan Gosling. Run to Jamie Dornan. Michael Fassbender is at the finish line. Although, maybe now’s not the best time to meet my Prince Charming Sweaty Betty wasn’t exactly the look I had planned on for that fateful day Shut up brain You’re not making this any easier Oh look! Another runner. Hello fellow road passenger I’m gonna smile at them. And pray they’re not lapping me. Where is the finish line? Surely it’s near? The line is a dot to you.   I can’t go on. Go on without me… said to no one in particular as you mentally pick out the sad songs for the soundtrack of your life.   Only a mile left? I CAN do this! Road, you are now my enemy and I’m planning on eating you. This is what a second wind feels like! SING IT PITBULL! We’re in this together, weird bald popstar and I. I AM THE NEW SONIA O’SULLIVAN I’m gonna do this again tomorrow. But first – my bed. *Collapses* Keep your eyes peeled to see our next update with news on the SSE Airtricity Team Dublin Marathon training programmes. Or head on over to SSE Airtricity for more information.