I'm A Night Runner: Neil Hume
For the next "I'm a Night Runner" feature, we're excited to share wisdom from night runner Neil Hume. Interested in being featured? Please email beachy@beachymedia.com.
- How long have you been a runner? I started running almost exactly 7 years ago at the age of 36.
- Why did you start running? Everyone seemed to be signing up to run my local 5k, the Highland Park Run in the Park 5k. I thought I might as well join in - I had much more fun than I though possible so I made a decision to start running. Now I'm a race director for that race.
- What was your favorite race? Last year I ran the London Marathon in memory of my father who died the year before. I ran for a Myeloma charity. I had friends and family out on the course so stopped to greet them all and take photos. The crowds in general were amazing and not pushing myself meant that I could just take it all in, and somehow I managed a faster second half. It was very emotional.
- What time do you usually run? In the evening during the week, or in the morning at weekends.
- Why do you run at night? With my work schedule there's no other choice.
- What's your favorite part of running at night? I like running through the local park when no one else is around and I can only see as far as the lights I have with me can reach.
- Who is your running inspiration? I can't say there's any one individual. My running club, RVRR, provides a lot of inspiration. I also do some coaching in my spare time and get inspiration from my clients achievements.
- Give us a fun fact! I recently saw a post on a page called "Very British Problems" and I've taken it as my personal mantra: if i could have one super power, it would be to have the ability to talk to people without it all going wrong.
