Ep. 64: That Time I Became the Youngest Filipina to Finish All Major Marathons

Special guest Queenie Sy Peng joins us to talk about that time she became the youngest Filipina to finish all world-major marathons plus a conversation on what running a marathon entails, being body-shamed by Titos and Titas who have never run a marathon before, investing in AAPI businesses, being an equestrian, and much more!

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Queenie Sy Peng, 27, is a native of the Philippines with a passion for both business and athletics. After completing her undergraduate studies in Business Management at Ateneo de Manila University, she furthered her education with a short course in design and management at Parsons School of Design in New York City in 2017. It was during this transformative year that she ran her first marathon in Chicago, sparking a newfound commitment to conquering the world's most prestigious races.

Setting her sights on the World Marathon Majors, Queenie dedicated herself to achieving this ambitious goal year after year. During her fourth marathon, the NYC Marathon, a friend suggested that she might be the youngest Filipino to complete all six majors. Upon finishing the Boston Marathon in April her last and final of the 6 majors, Abbott World Marathon majors confirmed that she indeed became the youngest in her country to conquer this  remarkable achievement.

When she's not lacing up her running shoes, Queenie indulges in a variety of hobbies, including indoor cycling, equestrian horse jumping, golf, scuba diving and tennis. Alongside her athletic pursuits, she also channels her entrepreneurial spirit into her business ventures based in the vibrant hub of New York City.