How is it to run a marathon? Having asked me this question often enough, I decided to settle the matter and run laps in Hyde Park until I either give up or finish. No starter fees. Without time limit. Lessons learnt from a long journey.

It’s 5.5 kilometers for me to my workplace in London. I took my running shoes instead of public transport. And I will do this again. The idea is not new, though – and people are already shouting on the web for making running to work tax-deductible. But it’s not tax that matters. It’s trading commuting time against exercise.

The annual racing series on Lidingö is extremely popular and was booked out way in advance this year. Out of curiosity (and because I succumbed to the excellent marketing), I took part amongst thousands of others in the 30km race on Lidingö. Here is a review of the event.