AFTER months of preparation, Pia Wurtzbach has finally fulfilled her dream of running in the New York City (NYC) marathon this year. The 33-year-old beauty queen and actress shared photos of herself as a NYC marathon finisher on her Instagram account last Nov. 7.
She wrote, “I did it! We did it! The NYC Marathon wasn’t a race, it was an experience. A life lesson. Probably the best run of my life. I saw and felt so much. I AM SO HAPPY and grateful, inspired, humbled, and emotional…lahat na!”
“This medal represents how important it is that we keep the promises we make to ourselves. To me, it was running because I wanted a new challenge, a new discipline — to be healthier and to step out of my comfort zone, to see how far I can go. I knew it would take time and dedication to achieve it but I wanted to stick to that promise no matter where life or work pulled me. Over the years, I got used to being at the service of others and most of my decisions revolved around work or pleasing others. This time, I stuck by running a marathon for me. This was my way of taking care of myself. And now, it has enriched my life so much because it has put me in a better place, so I feel recharged and energized to be of service to others”, she said.
In her post, Pia also made sure to thank her fiancé Jeremy Jauncey, her sister Sarah, and other loved ones who supported her in her marathon journey including her running coach.
“I’m grateful for all the support and cheering on ground and online. I saw your signages, your messages, and posts — kahit sobra yung kaba ko and yung pagod 5 hours in, lumalakas loob ko”, she said.
The Miss Universe 2015 added, “Please watch out for my reel that documents my journey from training to the finish line…and pwede ko na ring sabihin ngayon: Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach from the Philippines, proudly a NYC marathon finisher @nycmarathon”
While completing the 42-kilometer race, Pia shared in her Instagram Stories just how challenging the whole experience was. (PUSH)
