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I'm often asked what I think about as I run. Usually the people who ask this have never run long distances themselves. I always ponder the question. What exactly do I think about when I'm running? I don't have a clue.
Haruki Murakami
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Haruki Murakami
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: January 12
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