How I went from barely running 1km to finishing a half marathon with personal records in just one year. A real weight loss and running journey with 20kg lost, practical tips, and honest struggles. If I can do it, you can too.
The Finish Line That Changed Everything
I crossed the finish line of my second half marathon last Nov 9, 2025, and I’m still processing what just happened. I went in with one goal: finish before the cutoff time. Just survive the 21 kilometers. Walk if you need to. Don’t quit. Just finish.
Instead? I broke every personal record I had. Fastest 5K. Fastest 10K. Fastest 21K.
Standing there with my finisher’s medal, sweaty and exhausted and completely stunned, I kept thinking: How did I get here?
Because one year ago, I couldn’t run a single kilometer without stopping. Continue Reading