Pia Wurtzbach determined to finish marathon despite setbacks
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Pia said she successfully ran 32 km. last weekend.
Pia Wurtzbach shared the struggles she has faced as she continues to train for the upcoming New York City marathon.
In an Instagram update, the former Miss Universe admitted that she faced a lot of setbacks in the past months and missed some training days because she got sick.
"I was worried I couldn't do the marathon anymore 'cos I got sick twice and previously got Covid. I missed training days and some of those essential long runs so I was really worried,” Pia said.
Her performance suffered subsequently because of it, “I couldn't get the mileage in, and I was slower than before. Mabagal na nga ako, bumagal pa lalo,” she mused.
Pia also shared how the events affected her mentally.
"When you miss those long runs or you fail at reaching goals during training, you get so disappointed in yourself to the point of wanting to give up. Durog ang confidence mo, wala ka nang gana,” she continued.
Despite this, the beauty queen is determined to finish the marathon and said her coach is confident that she can complete the 42 km.
“[W]ith the right guidance, support and A LOT of determination, I'M BACK,” Pia said and emphasized that the goal is to complete the marathon.
"So now the goal is to just finish the marathon. No matter how slow or fast it'll take me. I realized that this isn't a pageant. I'm not competing against anyone but myself,” she noted.
Fighting, Pia!
MEANWHILE, TAKE A LOOK AT HOW PIA TRANSFORMED AS BARBIE IN HER BIRTHDAY SHOOT:
