--- title: Alex Kosik description: Meet Alex Kosik, a real boss from Canada. He started running to improve his mental and physical health and became the families first half marathoner --- [Skip to content](https://greenwoodrunning.com/athletes/alex#main-content) [![](https://greenwoodrunning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20English%20no%20background.png?width=938&height=528&name=Logo%20English%20no%20background.png)Homepage](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#services) - [Pricing](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#pricing) - [Contact](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#contact) - [Athlete Stories](https://greenwoodrunning.com/athletes?hsLang=en) - [Running Routes](https://greenwoodrunning.com/running-routes-shanghai?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#services) - [Pricing](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#pricing) - [Contact](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#contact) - [Athlete Stories](https://greenwoodrunning.com/athletes?hsLang=en) - [Running Routes](https://greenwoodrunning.com/running-routes-shanghai?hsLang=en) ## Alex Kosik # Chengdu Half Marathon 2:54:48 - I started running the spring 2025. I started to improve my overall health, loose weight, and get back into shape. I’ve really enjoyed the mental headspace, confidence, and increased energy that’s come along with running. It’s been a great hobby and an easy way to stay motivated to remain fitter and have fun being outdoors. In October 2025 I completed my first half marathon in Chengdu, which was a huge achievement for me that I couldn’t have imagined doing less than a year ago. - Chengdu was a great experience and was a pivotal moment to realize the training was working, and that I was capable of doing more than I imagined. The cheering crowds, friendly runners I met on the course, and positive energy really motivated me to keep training after the event. I can’t wait to do it again! ![Weixin Image_20260224183541_525_1](https://greenwoodrunning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weixin%20Image_20260224183541_525_1.jpg?width=1088&height=1657&name=Weixin%20Image_20260224183541_525_1.jpg "Weixin Image_20260224183541_525_1") [Back to athletes](https://greenwoodrunning.com/athletes?hsLang=en) [![big res run](https://greenwoodrunning.com/hs-fs/hubfs/big%20res%20run.png?width=895&height=592&name=big%20res%20run.png "big res run")](https://greenwoodrunning.com/?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#services) - [Pricing](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#pricing) - [Contact](https://greenwoodrunning.com?hsLang=en#contact) - [Athlete Stories](https://greenwoodrunning.com/athletes?hsLang=en) - [Running Routes](https://greenwoodrunning.com/running-routes-shanghai?hsLang=en) --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2026 Greenwood Running. All rights reserved.