KUALA LUMPUR: Former national track athlete Melinder Kaur has set her sights on breaking the "fastest mile wearing handcuffs" world record next year.
Melinder, a retired army officer, believes she has the potential to break the record if she is able to prepare comprehensively with the guidance of a coach.
According the Guinness World Records website, the current women's record of six minutes and 37 seconds was set by Sandra Hickson (Ireland) in May 2018.
"Since I love running so much, I have decided to go for this world record. I hope to make an attempt within 10 months," said Melinder when met recently.
"My personal best in the 1,500m event is 4:36s, but this was achieved a long time ago, so I have to train to regain my endurance, strength and my pace.
"I am confident about it, if I have the guidance of a coach.
"It would be tough to do everything on my own. I need a coach to help pace me, take my timings and also schedule my training."
Melinder's passion is breaking records while raising funds for the underprivileged.
In July, the 35-year-old became the first Malaysian woman to run non-stop on a treadmill for 25 hours, during which she had also recorded the longest distance within 24 hours (123.85km).
She also holds the record of being the first Malaysian woman to run backwards non-stop for 12 hours on a treadmill which she achieved in December last year.
Melinder's 3,000m steeplechase national record, which was set in 2010, still stands.