When i read Murakami writing, i makes a lot of sense and sometime he does explain thing that quite difficult for me to explain to others especially non runners. Most is what is going inside my head during long run.
Some people ask me, "don't u feel bored running that long?"
But for me, i feel its the most economically and easiest way to just get fit.
When i started back in 2012, i was looking for some sports activity that i could bring along while working offshore.
And running is the straight winner
That is how i start becoming a long distance runner :)