Mr.Hacker Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Faisal Shafi during a race. — Instagram/faisalshafitness KARACHI: Having already participated in nine maratons, Pakistani ace marathoner Faisal Shafi is now determined to bag the coveted Abbott World Marathon Majors (WMM) six-star medal. The Karachi-born athlete first embarked on his running journey after a weight-loss spree in 2018 to train for obstacle racing. He is now at the forefront of the running community in Pakistan and is an inspiration for marathoners in his country. Shafi has set his sights on claiming his fourth Abbott star, after successfully completing Berlin, London and New York City, as he gears up for the world championships in Chicago this year. The 41-year-old will be Pakistan's sole representative in Chicago and will take part in the Masters 40-44 category. The Masters' category is treated with a lot of respect since it is not easy to take part in marathons after crossing the age of 40. "I was on a weight losing spree in 2017 which is why I joined the gym. After strength training, I was fascinated by obstacle course racing and enduring pain over a long distance," Shafi told geosuper.tv. "Looking at my interest in long-distance running, people advised me about participating in marathons. At first, I thought it would be difficult to run 42km but through proper training, I was able to achieve that," he added. Shafi's first marathon was in Dubai in 2019, where he clocked 3 hours and 45 minutes. He has participated in nine marathons over the course of his career so far. He trains early morning six days a week since it's difficult to run during the day due to the weather conditions in Karachi. 80% of the training includes easy runs but almost every weekend he also takes part in a long run of 30-32km. Link : https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1097750-pakistani-marathoner-sets-sight-on-abbott-six-star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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