If someone would have told me in Sep 2021 that in 3 years time, I would have transformed myself into a better version and completed 10 kms run, I would have seriously laughed.
What I have achieved on Sunday at Brisbane Marathon festival is nothing short of a miracle.
In January 2024, I decided to start running as I had achieved my weight loss goal.
A huge part of thanks should go to my trainer, Phil for helping me to understand a simple but effective running strategy which got me going.
From able to run 10 minutes initially, to slowly improving my endurance, everyday was a learning.
As days, weeks, months rolled by, I was able to run 1 km, 2 kms and just by the blink of eye, was able to run 5 kms nonstop.
At that time, I made up my mind that I should try doing a 10 kms run and my trainer was wholeheartedly support of that.
Before the event, I did some practice runs and was able to achieve the 10 kms in an hour. So I was fairly confident to achieve it in less than 60 minutes.
At the race day, I was all excited and went to the start line. I didn’t know what to expect, a bit anxious.There was a huge crowd for the 10 kms run event. My trainer and I started at a brisk pace consistently achieving 5.5 minutes/kms.
We just kept running and there was a huge crowd cheering everyone all along the way.
Half way mark and we achieved it in 29 minutes. At that point, I was certain I can complete my 10 kms run in less than 60 minutes. Huge confidence booster..
Closer to the finish line, the crowd cheering got louder and louder.. I was struggling at 9 km mark, but all those cheers helped me to push along.
Finally, after all the practices, sweat, blood, tears and swearing, I was able to complete my first ever 10 kms run in 57 minutes and 21 seconds with an overall pace of 5.45 minutes/kms.
What a great outcome and I am extremely proud that my efforts have been rewarded.
A huge shout to my trainer, Phil and my family for their constant encouragement.
So, what’s next?
To train and participate in half marathon next year!