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ChiCago Marathon
10 lessons learned from my 26.2 debut
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I grew up competitng. My main sports being soccer and track. Being active has always played a vital role in my physical and mental health. It's taught me lessons that I live by in my daily life.
I always dreamed of running marathons, specifically Boston. In 2024, my brother ran the Chicago marathon (his first). Between the comradery, pure determination displayed by my brother accomplishing his goals, and my compettive nature, my marathon journey began.
The following year, I ran Chicago. It changed me unlocking new perspectives on life and what I am capable of.
Here are 10 lessons I learned along the way.
- Sacrifice is required.
- Trust the process, trust the work.
- There are no shortcuts. To reach your goals and achieve great things, consistency, grit, and belief are required.
- Life is unexpected. Welcome change.
- In moments where you forget how to believe in yourself, the people around you and the crowd believes in you.
- In the face of pressure, stress, and tiredness be adaptible.
- Treat your body with care, it's capable of so much.
- Be present for the journey and grateful for the outcome.
- There's always something better on the other side, push through.
- Self belief. I am mentally and physically stronger than I thought.
What's next for me?
Philly Marathon 2026 and then Boston one day!
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