I wouldn't call myself an expert in running. I have never run a marathon or any other race.

Here's how I first got interested in running:

I was never athletic, but at 45 years old, I knew I had to do something for my health and fitness. So I thought about which sport would suit me best, and running came to mind. Why? Because it's so easy - you need next to nothing for equipment and no gym membership. You can run everywhere and at any time.

Over the years, I have run a whopping 12,000 kilometers. Some years more, some years less, but I eventually came back to running.

You want to know how I did this? Sure thing - consistency is the answer. I tried fancy training plans with three runs per week and rest days in between, but I never managed to stick to the plan. Some days I didn't feel like running - maybe I had a cold or slept poorly - so I skipped. The next day it was raining, and I thought, "Not today, tomorrow. Tomorrow I will run." But I didn't. Before long, I wasn't a runner anymore.

I knew I had to do something different, so I told myself I would run first thing in the morning, no matter what. Some days I run more, some days I run a little less, but no matter what, I step outside in my running shoes and do at least a walk. That way, I don't break the chain.