If you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombies
When Ben Elton didn’t distract from the pain of moving my body, I found the perfect solution – the interactive smartphone game Zombies, Run!
TL;DR
- The author, aged 56, is running his first marathon and uses the 'Zombies, Run!' app for motivation.
- The app provides an immersive audio adventure where users must run to escape zombies.
- The game's narrative and custom music playlists helped the author overcome physical pain during training runs.
- Mid-marathon, the author's phone died, removing the distraction and leading to significant physical suffering.
- Despite the painful second half, the author finished the marathon and plans to run another.