Preparing for a marathon is no small task. It requires months of dedicated training, physical preparation, and mental focus. For Lleyton, however, life threw a few curveballs. Between the demands of his job, personal commitments, and a few unexpected injuries, his training wasn’t ideal. He faced setbacks that would have made many people reconsider their goals. But not Lleyton. He chose to keep going. He made the decision to face the discomfort head-on and pursue his goal of finishing the race—no matter what.

Lleyton’s journey to the Tokyo Marathon was a perfect example of what it means to “choose your pain.” It wasn’t about avoiding discomfort but embracing it. He understood that challenges are part of the process, and it’s not about avoiding the pain but about how you respond to it. With every step, Lleyton pushed through the fatigue, the soreness, and the mental doubts that crept in. His story reminds us that it’s not about perfect circumstances or ideal training. It’s about the drive to keep going when it feels like quitting is the easier choice.