Running: The Dopamine Hit That Helped Me Heal

On the 17th of February this year, at the age of 42, I started running. I started slowly – running in 60 second intervals with the NHS Couch to 5K app as my sidekick. Six months later, I can now run for 45 minutes without stopping. I think it’s safe to say I’m now officially a runner. But why did I start? Why now?

Riding Solo Doesn’t Mean Missing Out

Being single should never be the thing that holds you back from going out and having a good time. As a woman in her 40s with no partner or kids, I know how easy it is to feel like everyone else has company. Most of my friends are married or knee deep in family life, so I’m used to riding solo.