{"id":801,"date":"2022-02-17T13:10:32","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T13:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.run4achild.com\/blog\/?p=801"},"modified":"2025-08-18T08:50:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T08:50:04","slug":"meet-pedro-mendes-our-runnerspotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.run4achild.com\/blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/17\/meet-pedro-mendes-our-runnerspotlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Pedro Mendes, our #Runnerspotlight!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Meet Pedro Mendes, an athlete who was one of the first runners to achieve the individual goal<\/strong> of 120 km in this Xod\u00f3 Challenge! Check out his story below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. In how many Run4aChild editions\/challenges did you participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think I\u2019ve participated in 5 editions, so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Did you enjoy participating in the Run4aChild initiative?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.Tell us about your personal experience in the Run4aChild challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having the notion that, in addition to the pleasure and benefits for our health that the practice of physical exercise gives us, we are also helping those who need it the most is an extremely rewarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.How\/what did you feel when you completed a challenge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I feel satisfied and complete although it is not my main objective in running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.Do you think Run4aChild had\/has a positive impact in your life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I said before, it is a rewarding experience but I sincerely hope that this impact will be much greater in the lives of the children that this initiative helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.Were there any changes in your lifestyle thanks to your participation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely none. I already ran regularly and I hope to continue to do so for as long as my health allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.What is your biggest motivation to join this cause?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helping children in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.Would you recommend taking part in the initiative to anyone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certainly. The more athletes that participate, the more kms we can run and means that we can help more children to be supported by this initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.Do you have any advice for Run4aChild future runners?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather a team of friends, colleagues or family members with similar running levels and start running today! It’s as easy as that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.Will you join us in the upcoming challenge?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m already patiently waiting for it\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Congrats Pedro Mendes, you are an inspiration to us all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May this testimonial give you all a little extra motivation to keep running for the Xod\u00f3 Challenge and for Brazilian children in need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep going Runners! The Challenge finishes on the 26th of April. You can do it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Run4aChild Team. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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