38 / Mernda
Melbourne Marathons Festivals: x2 (10km)
Jessica kept waiting to sign up to a running event, โwhen Iโm fitter, when Iโm feeling better, there was always an excuse.โ One day something changed within her, she had a moment of โdo it now, just show up and do itโ.
She ran her first 10km at the Melbourne Marathon Festival in 2017.
โWhen I first did it, I thought โthis is not my scene, I shouldnโt be doing this, this is for legit runnersโ. So many people cheered me on, congratulated me, high fived me, I really felt part of the family.โ
โThe moment I entered the MCG, I cannot describe to people. Just the cheer, I donโt know if they were cheering for me, but it definitely felt like it. I know there was a hundred other people crossing that line with me but I really did feel like all those cheers were for me.โ
Jessica sends a message to those reluctant runners: โI know it looks intimidating, but everyone is out there doing it for themselves. Itโs you vs you. If you want to do it, now is the time. Donโt keep waiting, youโll enjoy it, trust meโ.
