Mumbai Marathon 2024
Participating in the Mumbai Marathon was an experience I had always longed for. The journey began when my friend asked me to register for the event in August, even though the marathon was scheduled for January 2024. The commitment seemed premature, but I went ahead and registered. I wasn't too worried about the preparation as I had previously run a half marathon and, along with my husband Rajesh and son Rishit, I had been running for an hour daily for the past three years. Moreover, my biweekly yoga and pilates sessions helped build my strength and stamina. Five weeks prior to the marathon, I completed a long run training with my running buddies, which boosted my confidence in my running abilities. I've always had three simple goals for every run: to run injury-free, to ensure a short recovery time, and most importantly, to enjoy the run. I'm pleased to say that I achieved all three in this marathon. The primary challenge was running in a different city and navigating th