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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Sofia Piza

I ran my first half marathon without tracking my time or distance - and it taught me an awful lot

Sofia standing with her medal for the half marathon

A year ago, I considered myself anything but a runner. The thought of lacing up and heading out at 6am for a pre-work long run felt completely alien to me. But now, thanks to mindful running, it's become a weekly practice and has massively helped both my physical and mental health.

So, how did I go from being someone who considered themself to be a non-runner to feeling confident enough to sign up for my first ever half marathon in less than a year? One answer: mindful running.

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