STORY: The so-called “roast goose digestion run” in Berlin’s Grunewald has been around for 22 years now. With a winking eye, the participants hope every year that they might lose a few grams and get moving again. First the cozy Advent season with gingerbread and cookies, then the roast goose feast at the festival. Although some wanted to tackle the pandemic bacon this year. “Twice dropped out, but then having the strength to start again is great.” “Today, after three hours of sleep or three and a half hours of sleep, I tormented myself from the night shift and simply because I wanted to see people again. Especially after years of the pandemic, it’s just important that you meet, that you meet exchanges, that you talk and it’s just nice again.” “Of course, because of the pandemic, we all stayed at home and we’re all the happier that we’re here today.” It is well known that it is best to run in a pack. There were 180 to 200 runners on the 10-kilometer route on Monday, from young to old, repeat offenders and debutants. However, festive treats did not have to be completely dispensed with. In between there was a mulled wine break with cookies from the Christmas plate. Afterwards we went back through the Grunewald to the start and finish line.