Why ?

I have decided to enter a 10K run for Cancer research. Why have I done this? not 100% sure yet, forgot to take my tablets this morning, Father-in-law died of cancer, helping people try and avoid cancer. I really am not sure yet

I suppose part of it may be vanity. I am nearly 40 and perhaps need to prove to myself that I am still ok. For the first 30 years of my life I abused my body big time. Drinking, smoking, bad food and bad times not to mention all the other things that I have done that cannot be put on here (in case the boss sees it) but lets just say my adulthood is somewhat of a a blur.

I suppose I am one of the lucky ones. I changed my outlook on life early enough to see the benefits. Why did I change? One reason was for my daughter, I wanted to see her grow up and be with her as long as is humanly possible. Another reason was looking in the mirror and not really liking what or who stared back at me. So I changed. not all at once but little by little and I am at a place where I finally feel in control. I know there are always things you cannot control but that's life.