| What's your full embarrassing name? |
Michelle Simpson - the first name is fine, but come on...Simpson?!! |
| Married, or are you young, free and single and like to mingle? |
Married and old, but still try to mingle |
| Where do you live? |
Live in Chaos, in a corner of Titchfield Common. |
| Do you work or stay at home? |
I stay at home and work very hard - looking after our own children, plus childminding, plus Andy! |
| How long have you been a member at Stubbington? |
I haven't been a member for a year yet. |
| Can you remember your first race? |
Apart from the odd sprint to the bar in my younger days, and running after men that were no good for me, I am new to this! My first memorable race is the Totton 10K and I wouldn't have made it round if I hadn't had the charming Gary Littlecott strolling beside me (He's my hero!). |
| How often do you bother to go training? |
It depends - max twice a week ( I know can hardly call myself a member. I haven't run since Feb this year). |
| What is your favourite training run? |
mmmm..... not done too many. One where I can have a good conversation and sweat a little! |
| What was your best ever race? |
Never had a good race - time wise! Most enjoyable race was a Today's Runner. I can't remember the place but it was very muddy and I loved it! |
| And what was your worst or most embarrassing race? |
All of them! When you are married to Andy the pressure is on to do a good time - mainly from Andy! |
| Do you have a pre-race ritual? |
Worry myself silly the night before and right up until I cross the finish line! |
| What is the best piece of gear you have bought? |
I don't buy any gear, I leave that to my husband. His best purchase for me was my cross country shoes - I love them like my slippers! |
| Worst piece of gear? |
He gave me a small water bottle, the type you grip hold of whilst running, you have to suck so hard to get anything out. It wears me out!! |
| Why do you run when you could be sat at home watching EastEnders? |
Fear of ending up looking like Pat Butcher if I don't do something about my weight. |
| What does she/he who must be obeyed think about your running? |
Need I say? I should get out training more - do more races and when I have given birth in October rush back to running in time for the cross country season! |
| What is the one piece of advice you would give to any new runner? |
Enjoy it for yourself - set yourself goals but ones that mean something to you. Don't compare yourself to others and feel bad. (Can't say I listen to this myself though!) |
