I go running about twice a week. Ok, quite often once a week. Do I like it? I mean actually enjoy it? Maybe in a round about way I do, at least some of the time. I think I've now discovered a way of making the experience better.

Today I was running over Blackfriars Bridge and I had a realisation. Running becomes a much better experience if you stay firmly in the moment. Concentrate on surroundings, positive things about current physical state - anything just as long as it's in the present. Thinking about how far you've run, how much further you have to go, how you'll feel in ten minutes will put any runner at a disadvantage.

It's true to say that this idea is highly transferable. Many people spend large portions of their time worrying about the future and fretting about the past in a way that serves no real purpose. I realise that this sounds like a sweeping statement. However, I often work with clients on being in the present and it generally leads to impressive results in all sorts of areas.

The area it's helped me has been with my running and I'm hoping I'll be ready for my charity run on Bank Holiday Monday. All donations will be very much appreciated - www.original.justgiving.com/teamhewsonpurdy