I’ve always hated running. For years, I’ve found it boring, difficult and gruelling – but that all changed last week. After forcing myself to do a few jogs because all of my friends are running, and enjoying it, I decided to do my first timed race, and it’s changed my entire outlook. I did my first timed raceTwo of my friends asked me to go to parkrun with them, a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. It’s 5k and takes place every Saturday morning at parks across the country. You sign up online and are given a barcode, which is used to record your time. The…