When we decided to move to Riga, of course we had done some research on internet. One of the things I found, was the Riga Marathon. I was putting on kilo’s again, after I stopped running due to first an injury, and then sheer laziness. Next to that, I thought it was a nice way, as they advertise, to see the city from a different perspective. Once I am in the rhythm of running regularly, it becomes nearly addictive, but I need something to motivate me to start again. This was it. So, I registered. Not for the full marathon, that was too much of a challenge, but for half the distance.

As my twitter followers and facebook friends have noticed, I indeed started running again. Hesitantly at first, but more regularly now. And I need to. The marathon is in 7 weeks, and I am not trained enough to run that distance. Now I have a new inspiration in the form of a book: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. It is a very personal collection of thoughts about running, but highly inspirational, emotional and hilarious at points.

So, if you are a runner, and have the same issues as I with getting started again: find a challenge, and read that book. You’ll be a happy runner again soon.