I did it!! After 4 months of training, the big day finally arrived. I participated in my first half marathon.

It was truly an unforgettable experience, especially because it rained for the entire two hours I was running. The goal was to finish, and I achieved it. I took just under two hours, 1:57:58, but reaching the end despite limited training, tendon issues, and the rain is a great satisfaction.

Here are some photos:

Related news:

• The Lucca Marathon website and the Facebook page.
• The final ranking on ENDU.
• Il Tirreno: “Jamali Jilali wins under the pouring rain at the controversial half marathon“.
• La Nazione: “African runners in Lucca? They are welcome, but we don’t pay anyone’s fee“.
• La Gazzetta di Lucca: “The half marathon is open to everyone, even Martians!“

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