Whateley Konrad Marshall | Author of Run For Your Life: A Yearlong Journey Asking Why We Run (24.02.26)
Feb 24, 2026
Konrad Marshall, senior writer and author who ran every day for a year and turned it into Run For Your Life. He talks about why he began the yearlong run, how he turned the project into a book, and memorable runs and interviews with athletes. He reflects on injuries and recovery, balancing training with work, and life after daily running.
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Yearlong Daily Running Project
- Konrad Marshall committed to running every single day for the 2024 calendar year to lose weight and fix health issues like sleep apnea.
- He turned the project into a journalism book by persuading many notable runners to join him for interviews on runs.
Brutal People's Marathon In Paris
- Konrad ran the People's Marathon in Paris on the official Olympic course, finishing in about four and a half to five hours.
- The course was hot and hilly; many runners hit the wall around 30 km while the Eiffel Tower lit up near the finish.
Early Meeting With Gout Gout Reveals Star Quality
- Konrad met 16-year-old sprinter Noah Lyles? [Gout Gout] in his suburban neighbourhood and noted how composed and articulate he is for his age.
- He described the track work as explosive and said Gout Gout feels like 'floating on air' when he runs.
