'I can eat more cake' says Highland runner who clocks up 2000 days in a row
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A Highland runner has marked 2000 consecutive days running with a special celebratory 5K.
Kevin Reid (46), chairman of Nairn Road Runners, led the a special run on their Turkey Trot route – usually done at Christmas – on June 20 with the group to mark the achievement.
He said he picked up running in 2015, when he was involved in a 5x50 challenge (running 5K each day for 50 days).
"Back then I weighed around 100kg," Mr Reid said. "I started running on March 1. I was supposed to join the challenge but I discovered I couldn't run the length of myself, never mind 5K!
"So, I started doing a couch to 5K for four weeks and then I did the 5x50 challenge in May. Ever since then, I've been hooked on running, and never looked back."
Mr Reid has now ran 15 marathons – including Loch Ness, London and Chicago – and completed the Highland Cross twice.
However, it was in January 2018 that he started running every day, covering around 10K on an average day and with the shortest distance being 5K.
He said: "It's great – it's good for me and it means I can eat more cake!
"In the middle of winter, of course it is a bit more difficult because the weather can be miserable, but I still enjoy it.
"At first I had a few niggles but after the first 50 days they started disappearing. I've had a few injuries around my ankles – you have to change how you run and strap up when it happens."
He lost 30kg since he started running and he said asthma is much less of a problem for him.
"I am generally healthier and as far as mental health is concerned, my wife would certainly say it has improved," he said.
"When we go on holiday, I love running to explore the area."
On marking 2000 days, he said: "It doesn't feel too different. Passing the first year was a big step, and when I passed over 1000 days then time has not really been much of a consideration."
On being part of the Road Runners, he said: "It's great to just turn up and do what you are told by the coach, you don't have to think as much about what you are doing. It's also great to meet many people that are as daft as I am for running!"
