If you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombies
Summary
A 56-year-old man is training for his first marathon using a smartphone game called Zombies, Run! that makes running more exciting by telling a story and giving running challenges. The game helped him keep motivated during his training, but when his phone died during a long run, he struggled to keep going without the distractions.Key Facts
- The runner is 56 years old and doing his first marathon.
- He uses an interactive audio game called Zombies, Run! to make running more fun.
- The game tells a story where he must run fast to escape zombies.
- He follows an 18-week training plan with increasing running distances.
- The runner experiences muscle pain from prior injuries and lack of stretching.
- The game can play music between story parts to keep motivation high.
- His phone died after about three hours, stopping the story and music.
- Without the phone, running became much harder, especially on hills.
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