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Rica Peralejo finishes the 2026 Tokyo Marathon: ‘I am so blessed to be in this’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>Actress Rica Peralejo completed her first marathon at the Tokyo Marathon earlier this month. In an Instagram post, she shared some of her thoughts after completing and conquering 42.195 kilometers.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVan9LnE34X/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A11919073.299999999%2C%22ls%22%3A110049%2C%22le%22%3A110053.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>A full marathon runs for 42.195 kilometers which runners usually prepare for months ahead as it is a strenuous race. Rica has been documenting her fitness and running journey on her social media accounts to the delight of her supportive fans. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/9/9/rica-peralejo-and-son-gear-up-for-a-run-in-sydney-australia-2027"><strong>READ: Rica Peralejo and son gear up for a run in Sydney, Australia</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Rica ran for a total of 4 hours and 57 minutes and 44 seconds according to the official record she posted–– averaging around 6 minutes and 59 seconds per kilometer. Rica added how she didn’t have any cramping during the race as well which she credited to her proper nutrition. </p><p>Despite this, she maintained how humbling the experience has been for her. She recalled the guiding words of her running coach as she went on with the marathon.</p><p>“I now understand why marathons are humbling. The distance is so long that so many things can happen along the way. “Nothing is guaranteed,” as @ken_mendola would say. I can do all I can but once the race begins I am at the mercy of the uncontrollable. And I have to keep doing my best even in the event that things don’t do my way,” she wrote.</p><p>Rica maintained that it was a privilege for her to run a marathon and expressed her gratitude to her team, who have been guiding her all throughout her preparations for the race.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/14/rica-peralejo-encourages-using-bikes-for-commuting-perhaps-a-good-decrease-in-road-congestion-1054"><strong>READ: Rica Peralejo encourages using bikes for commuting: ‘Perhaps a good decrease in road congestion’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“I am so well today, nothing hurts. Only my wallet because I keep buying rice balls days leading up to race day 🤣 but again and again, thank you for your wisdom. Don’t know what would’ve happened to me had I not spoken with u guys before attempting the Tokyo marathon,” she said.</p><p>Rica ended her post by assuring everyone who wants to do a marathon that they can also do it as she was able to do so. </p><p>“To all of you who dream of running one, if nakaya ko, kaya niyo,” she ended.</p>

<p>Rica Peralejo shares some of her thoughts after successfully completing the 2026 Tokyo Marathon.</p>

Rica Peralejo shares some of her thoughts after successfully completing the 2026 Tokyo Marathon.