Coach Nastya was like a second mother to me. I was pleasantly surprised by how much she cared for me. She showed such tenderness and care towards me, which warms my heart. I’ve already run 10k, and I want to continue training until I can do 21 kilometers and then maybe even 42 kilometers, but that feels like a far-reaching dream to me.

It’s more than just running; it’s friendship and support. I believe that this bond will last forever, and our distances will increase. Someday, we’ll run the Boston Marathon together, with our children and parents cheering us on from the sidelines.

Before I joined, running 5 kilometers was already an achievement for me. Running a full marathon was absolutely impossible, never in my wildest dreams. Now, I’ve already done three marathons — one in Moscow and two in New York City.

For me, the most important thing is the I Love Supersport family and the school itself, as I’ve met an incredible number of people passionate about sports since I started running: people who are running, cycling, skiing, swimming. It’s such a huge community with so many amazing people.