MOSCOW: Alex, a 26 year-old IT specialist, said he quit smoking and started preparing for the Moscow marathon last year just two months before the event.
He finished in 4 hours and 15 min and was “overcome by such a rush of emotion” that he stuck with running. He now jogs 2-3 times a week.
Alex said he will take part in the Moscowmarathon this year and is starting to prepare for a triathlon next year.
He said he decided to sign up for the marathon after seeing a photo of his friend completing the marathon. ”I thought I am no worse than him,” he said.
Alex said he started growing his beard last year and it now reaches 17-18 centimeters.
