Navleen Kaur’s Seventh City Sprint
Meet Navleen Kaur, a Singaporean lawyer turned marathon marathoner. She just conquered a 42.195 km lap in Chicago on Sunday, Oct 9.
From West to East, She’s Packed in 7 City Finishes
- Singapore – the home base
- Nagoya – a Japanese sprint
- Tokyo – the capital finish
- New York – the Big Apple hustle
- London – a legal city win
- Berlin – the German vibe
- Chicago – the latest triumph (the one we’re celebrating today)
Each marathon added a new twist to her travel flag collection.
Family, Friends, and an Instagram‑Capped Celebration
Her 33‑year‑old daughter, the spark behind it all, shared the news with a touch of Cheerleader spirit. “I feel delightfully thrilled,” she said, “and I ran my personal best in Chicago – 3:25:58!”
Navleen, who sits as a legal counsel for Apple in London, was buzzing with pride. “Seven cities and five World Marathon Major sights – Chicago’s vibe was pure gold. The crowd’s energy was lifting; I felt on cloud nine!” she told the readers.
In her Instagram story she clicked a sweet photo of her mother, who flew a whopping 23‑hour non-stop from Singapore to the U.S. to keep her eyes on the finish line.
Prank‑tastic “To‑Do” List
Navleen’s elder sister from Singapore came up with a quirky gift: a poster that looked like a 2022 to‑do list. It proudly listed the five World Marathon Major cities (excluding Boston) and cheeky personal highlights like “fab abs, new city, and Ms to Mrs.”
- The poster was folded for a pre‑race surprise.
- My wife carried it to Chicago for extra hype.
By July, Navleen was a married mom, ready to run as she usually does.
Speed Motivation Legacy
Her dad, a quiet cheerleader, remembers when Navleen first laced up a decade ago. “Fauja Singh was my role model,” he recalled. “No other family member was into long‑distance, but she really grew it into her passion.”
She’s slated to next lace up for the Boston Marathon in 2024. That’s the next big chapter.
TL;DR – Navleen Kaur keeps scoring city wins and proving that age or job title don’t stop the run (pun intended).
