Running a marathon is an incredible feat that demands months of rigorous training, culminating in a day where sheer determination and unwavering focus are put to the test.
While it’s absolutely normal for humans to test their limits in a marathon, what are the odds that you’d see a pygmy goat having a go at it too?
Pygmy goat running in a marathon
In a Tiktok video shared by a woman named Izzatie (@ijat.opie), she shared one such unexpected interaction while running at the Larian Perpaduan Selangor 2023 at Mranti Park Bukit Jalil.
In the clip, it captured an endearing scene where the pygmy goat joyfully joined the marathon participants with its very own marathon gear.
Some participants couldn’t help but to slow down and stroke the goat’s soft fur as its presence proved too adorable to resist. Others could also be heard chanting ‘Run, run’ at the goat.
Speaking to WeirdKaya, Izzatie revealed that the pygmy goat trotting alongside the runners belonged to a participant and was affectionately known as Nami.
“At first I thought it was either a dog or a baby donkey but later realised it was a pygmy goat, which is smaller than the regular ones here.
“The marathon was only for humans but Nami’s appearance made it all the more fun as everyone was literally chasing after Nami just to see him,” she said.
Izzatie added that Nami was just five months old and this was his second running event, with the first being the Unicorn Run.
‘So cute!’
Netizens flooded the comments section with exclamations of adoration, gushing over Nami’s cuteness and undeniable charm.
‘Nami is so cute!’
‘Nami is so cute, it runs fast too.’
Some even humorously compared Nami’s activity level to their own.
‘Even a goat is (running in the) marathon. When will I do the same?‘
‘Even the goat is proactive enough to run marathon, I have to be more proactive.’
Watch the clip here:
@izzatiesauffiee ♬ Hyehwadong(or Sangmundong) – Park Boram
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