First-time marathoner gave 5 stars despite vomiting and side stitches, praising the scenic route, medal quality, and food/hydration support.

**Before the gun** Easy to park and went to the FO area quite near. The atmosphere was very hyped! **The start** 😤 Hyped **KM 32** — I vomitted 2 times and got side stitches left and right but push through until eventually completed my debut! **At the finish** I was crying actually. Because this was my debut. This was my first ever 42.2km run. I pushed through even though I vomitted and resist the pain from side stitch! Even after crossing the finish line, I sat down for half an hour crying and thinking wow I just ran a Marathon. **The verdict** *Medal & tee:* 🏅 Best I've had *Food / hydration:* 🍌 Great *Could be better:* They should prepare a station after the finish line for runners to check their official timing because many of us want to pay for laser marking on the medal *What I loved:* The route was challenging but FUN! I love the route, I enjoyed the run while sightseeing. *Coming back?* Definitely next year