Matildas star Katrina Gorry and her wife-to-be take on a new sporting challenge just days before their wedding
The couple swapped their footy boots out for their running trainers to complete the Brisbane Half Marathon last Sunday.
Gorry, 32, lifted the lid on what it was like to compete in the event with her partner, Markstedt, 35, admitting she hadn't participated in many running events previously.
'My experience was absolutely incredible,' the Australian star said to Brisbane Half Marathon's organisers.
'It's probably up there with one of the coolest things we've done.
'We're both footballers and hadn't done much running training beforehand, but running alongside so many people was honestly exhilarating.
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'The atmosphere was amazing, and crossing the finish line together was such a special moment for us.'
The West Ham United star revealed the exciting news in May that she and her Sweedish partner, Markstedt, would be getting wed on June 15.
Gorry and Markstedt took to Instagram to share several posts from their hen party last month.
The pair looked smitten as they donned colourful wigs and sashes that read: 'Bride to be'.
The Australian, who has been capped 114 times by the Matildas, captioned the post: 'The perfect Hux. 20 days until I get to call you my wife.'
The pair revealed they got engaged ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup, with Markstedt dropping to one knee to pop the question.
The Sweedish forward enjoyed a glittering career which spanned for 13 years.
She began her career with Stockholm-based side AIK, but would spend the majority of her career with Vittsjo GK, ultimately hanging up her boots in 2023.
Speaking to ABC Radio Canberra this week, Gorry (pictured, left with Markstedt) spoke about the launch of her new book and hailed her mum for all the sacrifices she had made over the years helping her with her daughter and her footballing career
Gorry and Marskstedt announced the birth of their son Koby in 2024, with their daughter Harper becoming a big sister.
Earlier this week, Gorry, spoke out on the Matildas victory against Argentina on Monday.
'Super proud of the girls and I think a 4-1 win is always good for us,' she told ABC Radio Canberra.
'For Amy [Sayer] to come on and score two goals after such a long time out of the game is a pretty special night for us to celebrate.'
Gorry, who has also released a new book, entitled 'Katrina Gorry: A Matildas Hero's Story of Footbal l, Motherhood and Breaking Down Barriers', paid tribute to her mum during the interview.
'I think writing the book it was a really nice way to reflect on the journey that I have had and also the sacrifices my family have made.
'Definitely my mum. I couldn't have done the last few years without her. To say: "Yes I'll come with you wherever you need to go to help with Harper."
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