At any rate, that's how I started running. Thirty three-that's how old I was then. Still young enough, though no longer a young man. The age that Jesus Christ died. The age that Scott Fitzgerald started to go downhill. That age may be a kind of crossroads in life. That was the age when I began my life as a runner, and it was my belated, but real, starting point as a novelist.
Haruki Murakami reflects on his life at thirty-three, a pivotal age often associated with significant turning points in one’s journey. He notes that this age symbolizes a crossroads, marking both the time when Jesus Christ was said to have died and when F. Scott Fitzgerald began to decline. Despite being considered still young, he feels that he is no longer in the prime of youth.
It is during this time that Murakami discovers running, which becomes a transformative experience for him. This newfound passion not only shapes his physical fitness but also serves as a catalyst for his development as a novelist. His journey into running and writing intertwines, marking a crucial moment of growth and realization in his life.
