Why We Run…

“I never imagined I’d end up running. Growing up in Romania, running wasn’t really a thing. Sports like…

“I don’t really enjoy running. I hated it at school. I think my first ever ‘run-run’ was probably…

“I started running with my Dad. He was a really good runner and he ran all the time,…

“I had moved to Auckland and started running to get fit – 5k around the waterfront in Mission Bay.…

“I started running in high school, in Coos Bay, Oregon (USA). I was about 16 and I had…

“I have always been an active person with a general interest in fitness but I didn’t start running…

“At school I played rugby, but I didn’t really grow big enough to keep it up. In my…

“I first started running during my psychology doctorate. Before that I’d got into the gym, but probably more…

“I started running at primary school, somewhat reluctantly, doing the required cross-country. And being at a small Fiordland…

“Life is a series of decisions made from a set of variables placed in front of us… In…

“I’m not sure where to start really. I’m in my 60s and can’t run like I used to.…

“I did athletics for quite a few years during school and I even got the opportunity to compete…