From Couch to Ultra Marathon: My Running Story

Running has become a popular activity during the Covid-19 pandemic, as many people turned to outdoor exercise to stay healthy and active while gyms were closed. This was also the case for me, as I began running as an alternative to my usual gym routine.

At first, I could barely run for 20 minutes without feeling exhausted, but with consistent practice and dedication, I gradually built up my endurance and (after a while) started participating in races.

The 2022 Vancouver Sun Run was my first official race, where I ran 10k (6.2 miles). After that, I set my sights on a half marathon, which was initially was supposed to be the 2023 BMO marathon in downtown Vancouver. However, I ended up running the Vancouver Half Marathon (formerly known as Scotia Half) in June of that same year, only a few months instead of a year later…

My First Ultra

But I didn’t stop there. In February of this year, I challenged myself even further by running my first official marathon, a 52k (32.3 miles) ultra marathon. …