Charming, funny never-lost-a-boardgame Karin really shocked all of us when she won the most recent challenge. Not because she won, for afterall it was a COMPETITION and she hates losing, but because she won by running. She has never been a runner. She's used to taking long brisk walks, imagining she's wearing tweed, walking about some British region where she'll soon open a door to a lovely little cottage where she'll have tea and scones with clotted cream.
But now, she runs like the wind. Here are the secrets behind her win.
How often do you run?
3 times a week.
When do you run?
At night, usually before dinner.
Do you run alone or together with someone?
Always alone. I don't see the point in running together.
How far do you usually run?
Until last week, only a little more than 5 kms. But I realized that I had to run further in order to win. So last Sunday I increased the distance and ran 11 kms. So I guess now you can say I run between 5kms and 10.
What kind of shoes do you run in?
Nike, no clue what kind.
How do you beat the "I don't want to go running" moods?
I've activated the robot brain - there are no excuses to not go running. No matter what kind of excuse I give my self, I have to get out there. And now, I actually want to go running. I never thought I'd get there.
What music do you run to?
Robyn and Justin Timberlake
What is it that you like about running?
Being alone.
I also like to notice my improvement, that I can run faster and further....
Any winning tip?
Get into the competition! Josefina and I were so close along the way, the suspense was killing me, and there were others behind us, getting closer all the time. Without Josefina, I'd never have run as far as I did this weekend, so I guess you can say a huge slice of my progress is a result of the challenge.
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That's all from Karin. She's off to Nice to celebrate her win. Seriously.
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