Bermuda national team footballer Luke Robinson took on a new challenge at the weekend, competing in the Brighton Half Marathon in England.
The 26-year-old winger, who plays for non-league side Whitehawk, ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] for the second time in his career during a match against Carshalton Athletic in the Isthmian League Premier Division last month.
With surgery still pending, he turned to running as a way to maintain his fitness.
Making his half-marathon debut, he posted a time of 1hr 35min 37sec.
“I’ve started lifting more and was given the green light to run two weeks ago,” Robinson shared on social media.
“I started up again 17th February with two weeks until the half-marathon.
“I joined my friend’s running plan just to see if I could somewhat keep up as they were preparing for a full marathon. I thought it would be a good way for me to start.”
What began as a way to stay active has now sparked a newfound passion for endurance racing.
“Happy with the progress I’ve made!” Robinson added. “Still need surgery to play football again and don’t have a date yet. So, until then I have a full marathon and a Hyrox in sight.
“This new fitness journey has given me something to be excited about again! I have my buzz back that I usually only got from football.
“I will make a return to football, the dream is still on, but for now here’s to more training, more PBs, and more memories.”
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