Speaking to Malaysiakini, Ainun described her journey as one that was both symbolic and spiritual.
“Joining the race was a coincidence,” said the senior banker.
“The Coast to Coast ultra-marathon was scheduled for May 2025, my birthday month. I’m turning 44 this year, so I thought - why not run 444km for my 44th birthday?”
The gruelling race took Ainun from Lumut, Perak, to Bachok, Kelantan, across eight checkpoints, each averaging 50km.
She completed the ultra-marathon in third place, clocking in at..