In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

Q:

My friend said to me, "For me running is like therapy."

• 1
  My friend told me that for her having ran was like therapy.
• 2
  My friend tells me that for her running is like therapy.
• 3
  My friend told me this that for her running is like therapy.
• 4
  My friend told me that for her running was like therapy.