"“The first time, I think I couldn't even do half a block without being winded,” Hui told Brooklyn Paper. “But I kept on going, and then one day, something just felt good.” Since then, Hui has completed 25 marathons and hundreds of races with NYRR, despite living with multiple disabilities. Last year, she finished second-to-last in the entire New York City Marathon, crossing the line just before midnight."
"“There were folks on bikes just checking up on me, making sure I was okay,” Hui said. “I never felt like I was in danger. I felt 100% supported the whole way through.” This year, Hui will not only run the RBC Brooklyn Half but also sing the national anthem before the race begins - a fitting combination for the opera singer and actress, who recently appeared on the HBO show “Hacks.”"
The RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon on May 16 draws more than 25,000 runners from Prospect Park to the Coney Island boardwalk. For Theresa Hui, running began as a struggle with breathlessness and grew into a life-changing practice despite multiple disabilities. She has completed 25 marathons and hundreds of NYRR races, including a near-midnight finish in the New York City Marathon. She credits strong support from others during races. The event also holds meaning for Kenneth Serrano and Lisa Colon, whose experiences involve disability, grief, and survival after a heart transplant, all connected to Brooklyn.
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