I have been a dental nurse for many years now and live in the Lancashire area. I have recently read Vital for the first time and enjoyed it very much. In the latest issue (autumn 2008) the Get active section asked readers to share details of their hobbies and interests outside the practice.

All of my friends think I am crazy, I work two miles away from home, I get up every day at 6.30am and do a three mile run (during this time I see a lot of our practice patients who also think I am crazy!) I then go to work, and after a long day I then go to the gym and do a two hour workout before I go home.

Most people are exhausted just to listen to this but I love to exercise: it keeps me fit and stress free. I exercise Monday to Friday and rest and play at the weekend!

I hope your readers don't feel too tired just reading this!

Belinda wins a copy of The management of medical emergencies.