Murakami writes about running (and vice versa)

Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami started running because he hoped to become healthy and write novels long term.Murakami managed a jazz club in Tokyo and smoked sixty cigarettes a day. “If I wanted to have a long life as a novelist, I needed to find a way to keep fit and …

Caldwell: ‘I stop thinking, I stop worrying, and I just run.’

Alex hails from Durham, NC and works in sales for Blogads. She has 4 marathons and 5 half-marathons under her belt and is currently training for the Bay of Fundy Marathon and the Chicago Marathon. Her next goal? A Half Ironman. Unlike most runners her audio of choice while running …

Rahija: ‘A good reminder to be grateful..’

Bryan Rahija runs primarily in Chicago, but occasionally in Durham and on treadmills in New York. He works in the consulting practice for Rosetta, an engagement agency, and maintains an astrology website in his spare time.    Q. How far do you normally run in an average week? Usually 6-8 miles, …

Huisman: ‘Running makes me feel connected..’

John Huisman lives in Raleigh, North Carolina and works on environmental issues affecting the state’s rivers and lakes. During his free time he enjoys running with local run clubs and running a local blog, The Triangle Explorer, that features local culture and events going on in the Triangle. He’s been …