Loneliness of the long distance runner

Great short story by Alan Sillitoe, and indeed a film by the same name. Ultimate story of free thinking and independence individualism .

This guy probably doesn't echo the sentiments in the book or film , however i am curious as to what drives him up and down Windmill Hill repeatedly and at a relentless pace for a complete hour when all i can manage is one trip up there.

Rich :)