Sami Qatami

In May 2019, I met an American woman who went running twice a week with two Jordanian runners; they would run at 5:30 a.m. before heading to work. I joined them and started running on the street. I loved running at dawn; the atmosphere was quiet, and the morning breeze was refreshing and encouraging for exercise. I learned from them the importance of warm-ups, stretching, and regular training to achieve the desired results.

My name is Sami Qatami. My story with running isn’t a long one—I still consider myself a newcomer to the sport—but it began in a strange way I hadn’t expected, which is why I wanted to share it with others to encourage them to exercise.