How can I explain the love for running? I think only those who run can truly understand it, because—as a famous advertising campaign once suggested—you can't really love running unless you hate it! And that is exactly how it is.

If you run, you know the feeling: when it’s time to head out, all you want to do is curl up on the couch; while you’re running, you curse the moment you started the workout; and then, as soon as you finish, you think, 'That was awesome!' That’s running for you: you hate it, but it makes you feel so good that it becomes like a drug—a healthy drug, though!

And then... then there are the races. You sign up in a sudden burst of enthusiasm, and from the very next day, you start hating yourself because now you actually have to train; you have to prepare for that race. And here we are: the race prep. That is the real challenge. Weekends spent doing 'long runs' instead of hanging out with friends, lunch breaks spent running, rushed meals, and lightning-fast exits from the office to go train.

Your social life disappears, and for what? For a medal and a banana? No, it’s so much more than that! It’s the feeling of being able to say, 'I did it!' I am no exception: I hate running! But that feeling after finishing a workout or a race is something truly special.

That is why I would love to participate in the Valencia Half Marathon. And since for me running is all about well-being, I want to do my part in helping others feel good too. For this reason, I am asking you to contribute with a small donation that can improve the lives of many children.