The run was filled with pain and tears, but the memory of Lydia helped me pull through.
Thank you to all of you who donated. I appreciate the support you have given to this wonderful charity.
Well done kurdt you are a beautiful caring soul and I am so proud of you and your selfless efforts. In memory of a beautiful soul Lydia
Hi everyone,
I've just got back to the place we're staying after finishing registration. After smashing a gourmet dinner of baked beans and toast, I'm about to have a cuppa and relax.
Tomorrow, live photos will be uploaded via this link: https://marathonphotos.live/Event/Sports%2F2024%2FRotorua%20Marathon/611
To access my pictures, enter my code: 611.
Until tomorrow,
Kurdt.
Hi everybody,
Thank you for the support you have given to this cause. It means a lot to know that this money can help others who are going through tough times.
This morning I went to a local group called 445 Run Club. It's my third week going to this club that meets at 4:45 a.m. on Friday mornings. The idea behind the group is to push you outside of your comfort zone so you can be a better version of yourself. Each week, I've been focusing on having new conversations with people I don't know. Honestly, I'm pretty bad at socialising and don't have a lot of friends around me where I live. In saying that, I also know the power that friends and family have on our mental health and know I need to push myself to be better.
With only two weeks until the marathon, my body is putting me through the ringer. My shins hurt, my ankles hurt, and my left knee feels like it's about to explode. My partner and Mum have asked me if I will pull out of the race. The answer remains the same - An emphatic NO. Yes, my body hurts, but I'm doing this for more than just myself.
I know with Lydia's memory that I will get over the line (Regardless of what state my body is in).
For those of you who haven't seen my journey on social media, I've included some pictures from my training over the year. I've run over 500km so far this year to train for this challenge, now it's just to get over the final hurdle.
