Ladies and gentlemen, it's official: one of the co-founder of "Underdog" apparel has completed his first ever marathon! The Cape Town Marathon 2022 to be exact! And let me tell you, it was quite the journey.
For those of you who didn't follow my training journey, let's just say, I'm not exactly what you would call a "natural runner". In fact, up until recently, my running experience had been limited to sprinting to the fridge for a post-workout snack and then sprinting back to the couch for my post-snack nap. But I decided it was finally time to step up my game and take on the ultimate running challenge.
I trained hard for months, learned about the importance of proper shoes and nutrition, and tried my best to embrace the fact that I am not a gazelle and will not be gliding gracefully across the finish line. I was more of a wounded warthog limping across the finish line, but a warthog nonetheless.
And the day of the Cape Town Marathon 2022 arrived, I was ready, I was wearing our newest line of "Underdog" apparel and felt confident that it will perform well. I set off, with a determined mindset and a smile on my face, ready for the challenge.
It was not easy, I faced struggles, aches, and pains but I kept pushing through. I saw runners in all shapes and sizes, some glided effortlessly while others struggled, some passed me while others I passed, but we all shared the same goal, to finish that marathon.
Finally, I saw the finish line, I picked up the pace and cross it with a sense of accomplishment and joy that I can't describe in words. I had done it, I had completed my first marathon, The Cape Town Marathon 2022.
It was an unforgettable experience, and I would not have been able to do it without the support of my family, friends, and of course, the performance of my Underdog apparel. So, I want to say a big thank you to everyone who supported me, both on the marathon and on my training journey.
I hope my story has inspired you to take on your own challenges and push yourself out of your comfort zone. And if you're in need of some new running gear, don't forget to check out "Underdog" apparel and use the code "BETHEUNDERDOG" to get 20% off your first purchase! Happy running and hope to see you at The Cape Town Marathon 2022!