Am I a Runner Now?
Saturday, May 9, about a week ago marked a special milestone in my relationship with sports: After completing Helsinki City Run (1/2 marathon) in 2:23:01, this lifelong non-athlete is now something of a real runner.
Check out my race report on the Train for Humanity blog, and support the cause by sponsoring (or just cheering) my training towards a full marathon in September.
Dude, you’re running a marathon? That’s awesome. I get winded around the block.
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Way to go, Jarkko. I ran a lot in high school but didn’t care for it. Running even a half marathon would be extremely taxing on the body both physically and mentally. Congrats on this accomplishment.
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Thanks, guys!
Check out this interview with Christopher McDougall: http://runlonger.blogspot.com/2009/05/born-to-run-interview-with-author.html
Here’s a quote that sums up why I enjoy running so much:
“Once people learn to stop bashing themselves as hard as they can from start to finish and learn to enjoy those middle miles – the way both ultarunners and the Tarahumara do – then I’m convinced more people will really learn to love to run.”
I run slow, focusing on finishing and not so much on how much time it will take — and find it great fun!
Kudos and congratz!
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