Haruki Murakami ran marathons and ultramarathons to stay disciplined as a writer.
✓ TRUE FACT
Murakami is known for long-distance running as part of a daily routine supporting sustained writing work. A marathon is 42.195 km, and ultramarathons exceed that—Murakami has discussed distances like 100 km in his running essays.
🤯 "Haruki Murakami ran marathons and ultramarathons to stay disciplined as a writer — long runs, longer sentences."