Road Runners and the Selwyn Sports Trust Saved my Life!

I started my running journey with the Ellesmere Road Runners back in 2011.

I started by running and walking a power pole. I remember having the Selwyn Sports Trust Selwyn Running Festival as a goal, which motivated me! I started with the 3km loop and then progressed to the 6km loop after a few months. Then, I decided to try and run a half marathon, which was hard, but I did it, which gave me confidence.

Then, with the support of Emma and Mike Wilson from the Selwyn Sports Trust, I started doing road cycling and duathlons, which gave me the confidence to try a triathlon and then a Half Ironman.

The most fantastic thing for me is that it only takes a little effort to get going; you need to keep going and make it a habit, and then you are away. Honestly, from where I was when I started from a health perspective to where I am now, the Road Runners and the Selwyn Sports Trust saved my life.

Now, as Deputy Principal at West Melton School, I see all the awesome work the trust does with our tamariki, and I want to support and give back to the Selwyn Sports Trust.