If you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombies
Dominik Diamond shares his experience of running his first marathon at the age of 56. He found motivation through the interactive game Zombies, Run!, which helped distract him from the physical challenges of running. However, when his phone died midway through the race, he faced the harsh reality of the marathon without his usual distractions.
- ▪Dominik Diamond is running his first marathon at the age of 56.
- ▪He used the interactive game Zombies, Run! to keep himself motivated during training.
- ▪During the marathon, his phone died at mile 15, leaving him without music or the game's narrative.
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Dominik Diamond runs his first marathon. Photograph: courtesy Dominik DiamondView image in fullscreenDominik Diamond runs his first marathon. Photograph: courtesy Dominik DiamondGamesIf you want to run your first marathon in your 50s, it helps to be chased by zombiesDominik DiamondWhen Ben Elton didn’t distract from the pain of moving my body, I found the perfect solution – the interactive smartphone game Zombies, Run!Fri 29 May 2026 05.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 05.02 EDTShareAt 56, I am running my first marathon, an old, fat, bald dad surrounded by millennials in body-hugging Lycra and smiles that look AI-generated. But I am ahead of them.
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