Born to Run - The hidden tribe, the ultra-runners, and the greatest race the world has never seen
My cousin recommended this book to me, and I purchased it without any prior research. I’m thankful I did because reading it with an open mind, free from preconceptions, was a great. I liked it more than I had initially expected, and it felt as though the timing was perfect for me to engage with this book.
In 2019, I rekindled my love for running and was beginning to develop a strong passion for it. This enthusiasm lasted for two years, and my performance kept improving, allowing me to cover longer distances. While I hadn’t yet achieved a marathon distance, it no longer seemed like an unattainable dream. However, my progress hit a setback when I sprained my back while attempting some unconventional stretches. Since my recovery, I’ve been running intermittently, but I’ve struggled to surpass the 10k mark. Gradually, I started to contemplate the idea that perhaps I was too old for this and should consider taking up fast walking instead. This was partly influenced by the negative comments I kept hearing about the downsides of running.
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