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Alex Hayes, EurobuildCEE: Could you tell us something of your sporting life? Jacek Kostrzewski, managing director of engineering, Gleeds:
 I only really got into sport several years ago when I decided to try running, which at the time seemed extremely boring to me. At the beginning, it was difficult, very difficult, but I got hooked and started running regularly. During 
a conversation with a colleague from the real estate sector who was running marathons, I ended up signing up for my first marathon. This happened just a few months after I first put on my running shoes. Later came more half-marathons, full-distance marathons, and shorter distances. At that stage of my life, competition and personal achievements were strong motivators, and they taught me discipline, determination and perseverance. Over time, however, my perspective on sport has evolved. Today, physical activity is less about beating personal records and more about overall well-being, health, and enjoying the pr