What started off as a pre-cleanup warmup run early last year turned to be so addicting, which I never dreamt of and hence a short post to commemorate my first 1000Km journey into running.
I still remember the first two runs with Thyagarajan, Peter, Krishna, Ahamed and Ashritha when they literally dragged me to complete the run, with my muscles feeling like totally pulled away from the body.
Probably, those were positive indications which I still cherish today.
My definition of running, thanks to the lovely hearts of Chennai Trekking Club, whom I refer to as my family, changed from targetting at events, medals and timings towards running for joy, fitness and also to motivate the society into running or a mode of physical activity.
With myself getting hurt in an accident, which changed my life, I can still not forget the pain I endured, the positive motivation which later turned out to be lovely journeys into Triathlons, Ultra running and Open water swimming.
Through running, I have been able to set a positive routine and a work balance. 98% of my running sessions take place in the morning, starting at least by 5AM. I go for evening runs when any friend calls for some company.
My consecutive running activities usually take place in different places, every run that I've done so far, which means I don't run on the same route on the consecutive sessions. This makes it easy to look for scenic spots and have a better running experience.
Doing the Auroville Marathon and the ultra at Munnar earlier this year, brought in a positive mindset that anything is possible to achieve, just that the mind needs to be in control.
I've realized through running that, it is also a mode of transportation, why not?
It has helped me overcome my negative thoughts, the emotional problems, with my health and immunity rising to better levels.
My childhood days, I still recollect myself fighting with most of the diseases or mouth ulcer, which consumed all my lovely days, putting me in the bed and causing under weight.
On days when I face an emotional problem, running helps me get rid of it, as you get really tired after a good pacing run, putting you to a good sleep.
My appetite has seen a very good rise in the last one year. I'm able to eat a whole meal, like how a heavy eater eats.
Of course, all the calories get burnt away right the next day when I go for a run :P
Running, according to me is addiction in a positive way, especially when you choose scenic spots like trails and mountains.
Swimming and cycling also helped me stabilize my legs and breathing pattern, which definitely come handy for running.
I'm happy that running has been more of a friendship kind, hence looking to keep it continuing further.
Very thankful to every wonder heart who has come for runs with me! Let's change the entire society into a physical activity so that it becomes a part of the daily routine :)
I still remember the first two runs with Thyagarajan, Peter, Krishna, Ahamed and Ashritha when they literally dragged me to complete the run, with my muscles feeling like totally pulled away from the body.
Probably, those were positive indications which I still cherish today.
My definition of running, thanks to the lovely hearts of Chennai Trekking Club, whom I refer to as my family, changed from targetting at events, medals and timings towards running for joy, fitness and also to motivate the society into running or a mode of physical activity.
With myself getting hurt in an accident, which changed my life, I can still not forget the pain I endured, the positive motivation which later turned out to be lovely journeys into Triathlons, Ultra running and Open water swimming.
Through running, I have been able to set a positive routine and a work balance. 98% of my running sessions take place in the morning, starting at least by 5AM. I go for evening runs when any friend calls for some company.
My consecutive running activities usually take place in different places, every run that I've done so far, which means I don't run on the same route on the consecutive sessions. This makes it easy to look for scenic spots and have a better running experience.
Doing the Auroville Marathon and the ultra at Munnar earlier this year, brought in a positive mindset that anything is possible to achieve, just that the mind needs to be in control.
I've realized through running that, it is also a mode of transportation, why not?
It has helped me overcome my negative thoughts, the emotional problems, with my health and immunity rising to better levels.
My childhood days, I still recollect myself fighting with most of the diseases or mouth ulcer, which consumed all my lovely days, putting me in the bed and causing under weight.
On days when I face an emotional problem, running helps me get rid of it, as you get really tired after a good pacing run, putting you to a good sleep.
My appetite has seen a very good rise in the last one year. I'm able to eat a whole meal, like how a heavy eater eats.
Of course, all the calories get burnt away right the next day when I go for a run :P
Running, according to me is addiction in a positive way, especially when you choose scenic spots like trails and mountains.
Swimming and cycling also helped me stabilize my legs and breathing pattern, which definitely come handy for running.
I'm happy that running has been more of a friendship kind, hence looking to keep it continuing further.
Very thankful to every wonder heart who has come for runs with me! Let's change the entire society into a physical activity so that it becomes a part of the daily routine :)
