10/09/2025
We all trained together for months with the community . Showing up every Wednesday evening and Sunday morning, same crew, same energy, same goal.
But the day of the race… we were on our own.
That’s the thing about running — even when you train in community, the race is yours. Your mind, your pace, your limits. No one can run it for you.
I started off strong. The first 7 km felt good — I ran alongside laughing, keeping rhythm, feeling confident.
But after that, it was just me and my thoughts. Many people around but all alone in my mind. No music, no distractions.
13km in, the sun started to feel strong, I was feeling hot, lightheaded, tiiiiiiired!
The last 3 km were BRUTAL. I almost stopped three times. The finish line felt like it was moving away from me, but I .. kept… going…
Some moments, the crowd was cheering my name — literally (thank you bib 😂). Those moments gave me energy.
But then came the quiet stretches - that’s when the real challenge kicks in. Because no one can cheer you through the voice in your head. That part’s on you.
My goal was to beat April’s record (2h32). I finished in 2h25 — with a bathroom stop ✨
I feel proud. Not just because of the time, but because I didn’t give up even when I really, really wanted to.
I’m also SO proud of . I was nervous for him lol — the max he had ever done was 15km once — but he CRUSHED it. Finished in 2h15 and looked strong doing it. 🤩
Also proud of my friend who showed up regardless of all his injuries and finished like a warrior.
This run reminded me that growth doesn’t happen in comfort. It happens in the moments you want to quit but don’t. It happens when your mind says “stop” and your heart says “one more step.”
Lastly, a huge thank you to — the one who first introduced me to running and believed in me before I even believed in myself. You planted the seed that made all this possible.
Community got us to the start line. Determination got us to the finish line.
Less than 1% of the world has ever run 21 km… and we did that. 🚀