Watch Funke Akindele train for Lagos Marathon

Inspired by her colleague, Kate Henshaw, Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, on Tuesday posted a funny video of her preparation for the Lagos City Marathon.

The Jenifa star had on Friday, January 13 posted a picture of some running shoes with a message to fitness enthusiast, Kate, that she wants to start working out like her.

@k8henshaw I have to start working out like you !! #igetstamina too. Wanna look as hot as you???

A photo posted by Funke Akindele Bello (@funkejenifaakindele) on Jan 13, 2017 at 2:36am PST

Kate uploaded a picture two days later saying she was preparing for a marathon.

Guys, if I tell you I’m training for a marathon, will you believe me? ??? #IGetStamina Good morning dears Wakey wakey Remember to follow @katesworkout….see you after my run. #katesworkout #motivation #fitfam #fitness #healthy #lifestyle

A video posted by Kate Henshaw (@k8henshaw) on Jan 13, 2017 at 9:18pm PST

Not to be outdone, Funke enlisted the support of Akin Akinkugbe of Urban Vision to take on a training exercise for the Lagos Marathon.

Using the #iGetStamina hashtag, the University of Lagos Law graduate later confessed that she can’t run more than one kilometre.

Funke Akindele prepares for Lagos Marathon

A video posted by Qed.ng (@qed.ng) on Jan 17, 2017 at 6:36am PST

Given her performance in the clip, it is doubtful she can run half a kilometre, let alone challenge Kate.