You may know me as a writer, or a performer. You will all definitely know me as incredible attractive. But now, I would like to introduce you to the latest version of Judy Alfereti:

Runner.

Yeah, I’m a runner now. And I’m excellent at it. How can I not be? Look at me: I have a bum bag and everything. Wow. What a runner.

On Sunday 6th October, I am running a half marathon as part of the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run. I am raising money for Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis, who provide emotional, legal and sexual health support for women and girls in the area who have experienced rape and/or sexual violence. You can sponsor me here. AND YOU SHOULD!

So now that I’m a runner and I have my runner’s legs and runner’s knees and my runner’s unitard, it doesn’t leave much time for writing or performing. And I think I’m ok with that. I’ve been writing and performing for over 10 years now. I love creating, I really do. But I’ve been dealing with some personal stuff, and kinda just lost the motivation. It’s also very difficult seeing people you know doing “better” than you. And yeah, I’m happy for them, and it’s great seeing your friends succeed. But there’s a part of me that gets jealous and sad and bitter and very “why not me?”. Pity party for one please. It’s a part I don’t like, but I suppose it’s a part that’s natural to feel.

But since taking a step back from performing and focusing on being a runner, it’s easier to feel happy for others and their success, so that’s good!

Anyway, after this run I’m going to get back to writing and focusing on being creative again.

But in the meantime, please geez a sponsor!