✦ Participating in a marathon is what gets runners excited. There is always that next personal record to break, and what an amazing feeling it is to compete with oneself and win!
Article by Jackson Burton, BSc(Physio) Physiotherapist, Phyx You Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Completing the Gold Coast Marathon (6 & 7 July) with an official time of 3:23:35 for my 4th marathon has been a proud achievement.
Over the past four years, I've logged about 9,000 km, starting my running journey at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when my gym shut down. That was when I turned to jumping on my family’s old treadmill at home. What began as a way to stay fit quickly became a physical and mental outlet for me, helping build my self-discipline and proving that consistency pays off in the long run.
This marathon was particularly special as I achieved a personal best, improving by 11 minutes. My ultimate goal is to break the coveted 3-hour mark in a marathon, a challenge that I hope to achieve within the next year or two.
Running with the Port Pacers, an extremely supportive local running group, has been instrumental in my success. Despite our town's modest population, our club has nurtured a community of disproportionately talented runners. Additionally, my work as a private musculoskeletal physiotherapist complements my running perfectly, allowing me to integrate my professional knowledge with my passion for running.
The marathon weekend was also an opportunity for me to catch up with my family as most of my relatives live in south eastern Queensland. My dad who is 55 years old, also competed too, while preparing for a 50 km trail run the following weekend. We spent quality time together, enjoying lots of pizza and pasta before and after the race, making the experience even more memorable.
Running has truly transformed my life, pushing me both physically and mentally. I’m looking forward to completing the Queenstown marathon in November where I’ll be pacing a friend to complete his first-ever marathon! ❋
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