Running Story

After sticking with running for several months, I—and my family—were taken by surprise when my father fell ill. I couldn’t control my emotions, and my mind couldn’t come to terms with it—that loving father who raised and cared for me from the day I was born until I became who I am today had fallen ill. I started taking some sedatives, and my life was turned upside down. Months passed as if they were an eternity, until…

My story with running: this is how I started running, and this is how I developed and kept it up. My name is Ola Sami Asaad; I’m a nutritionist, businesswoman, and athlete. You can follow my pages dedicated to nutrition on the following social media platforms:

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.