Story by Marco

 

I have been doing sports for my entire life. It all started, when I was 4 years old on the soccer field with the goal of “playing as well as Dad!” After 31 years, I stopped in the summer of 2022 because I was enjoying soccer less and discovering more interest in other sports. For example, running. So, alongside strength training, I focused more on running because I really wanted to run a marathon at least once in my life.

 

I achieved that goal this year, in the age of 36. But it turned out to be two marathons, and I wouldn’t have believed it if someone had told me that at the beginning of the year. If I stay healthy and fit, maybe I can improve my time from this year (3:22) one day? If not, that’s okay with me too. Maybe 2024, because I’ve already set new goals for next year.

 

Running means a lot to me now because, at some point, I’m completely with myself.

 

I can forget everything around me and, at the same time, have time to think. I like feeling the heartbeat in my body and challenging myself. I always have in my mind: “There is no such thing as a bad training.” It doesn’t matter whether I run slowly or fast, exercise and appreciation for myself are important to me.