Sydney marathon - The race that changed my life!

I never thought I'd be a runner, let alone run a marathon. But then again, I never thought I'd do a lot of things that I've done in my life. Like skydiving, bungee jumping, or even public speaking. But here I am, alive and well, with a marathon under my belt and a whole new perspective on life.

The Sydney marathon was my first marathon, and it was an experience that I will never forget. The race was tough, but it was also one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. I learned a lot about myself, about my limits, and about what I'm capable of.

Physically, the marathon was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I had to push myself harder than I ever had before. But I did it. I crossed that finish line, and I felt like I could conquer the world.

There were thousands of other runners at the marathon, and it was amazing to see how supportive everyone was. We were all in this together, and we were all cheering each other on. It was a really great feeling to be a part of something so positive.

Before I started training for the marathon, I never thought I could run 26.2 miles. But I did it. I set my mind to it, and I made it happen. It just goes to show that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

If you're thinking about running a marathon, I highly recommend it. It will be one of the most challenging things you'll ever do, but it will also be one of the most rewarding.

• Start training early and gradually increase your mileage.
• Find a training plan that works for you and stick to it.
• Listen to your body and take rest days when you need them.
• Eat a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep.
• On race day, just focus on putting one foot in front of the other.
• Don't give up. You can do it!