Running

If you have ever thought about starting to run, you probably have some idea about how it is like to form a running habit. In this post, I will share some of the assumptions I had before I picked up running and how it turned out that most of them couldn’t have been further from [...]

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Am I a Runner Now?

by Jarkko on May 18, 2009 · 4 comments

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) [...]

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Back in January, I told you I was joining the Train for Humanity team to help redesign the web site to support adding new athletes. Now, the next version is finally up and running, and there are already eight new members training to make a difference – including myself. Train for Humanity is all about everyday [...]

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