Medini Half Marathon: Haziq’s Debut
Running has always been a special part of my life, especially since Haziq started joining me on the circuit at the age of 8. We began with short runs, and he worked his way up from a 2km fun run to regular 5km races. However, my collection of half marathon medals and race shirts had always intrigued him. His curiosity soon turned into determination, and he kept bugging me to let him participate in a half marathon. Muka mengantuk... Finally, the Medini Half Marathon became his debut race. The event was set to start at 4 AM, which meant an early rise. We woke up at 2 AM to ensure enough time for the one-hour drive to the event area, located at Medini Mall, not far from Legoland. By the time we arrived, runners were already gathering, and we were greeted by ample parking and the buzz of excitement. As the clock struck 4 AM, the race began. I admit, I wasn’t fully prepared for this half marathon—my training consisted mostly of short runs the past week—but I was hoping for the best. At the
