Interview questions via email with runner and club mate at We Are NYC Run Club
Konstantin Loguinov from Houston, Texas

Here is what I got.

How did I join the club?
I was on one of the NYC Half 2019 buses. Got invited to the after party, met everyone and that’s how I ended up in the club.

Running transformation
Started running a little bit more seriously back in 2018, like tracking the number of miles and stuff. Quit drinking back in 2020, that really set off my running. More time, more energy, less hangovers. Hired a coach last year once I realized that I need something a bit more structured from someone who knows way more than I do about it. That got me to the next level.

Why am I running?
It is a good way to compete against myself and just challenge myself with fitness goals. And speaking of goals… I guess I wanna run all six majors. and Run a sub 3 marathon. Then I can run for fun 🙂

The biggest misconception
I don’t know what the biggest misconception is but people make up so much crazy stuff in their heads about it, whatever reason they can think of to not even try. From bad knees to whatever else. No matter what it is – if somebody doesn’t want to try it, they won’t. No matter how big or small the reason is.

What motivates a person to run long distance
The commitment to your goal, whatever it might be – finishing the marathon, a certain time, whatever. After a while, it just becomes fun.

Things I think of when I run
The first half of the run – “this sucks, I don’t even know why I am doing this”. The second half – “maybe it’s not too bad” 🙂 Seriously though, it depends on what was happening in my life that day. There is always to contemplate for an hour, it’s just different on each particular day.

The advice for those searching for a better version of themselves
Commit 100%. You can’t half ass your way to a better version of you. And be consistent with it. Although it probably goes with the 100% commitment.

Regards,

Konstantin Loguinov
M: 214-533-5229 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kloguinov/