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Apr 22, 2021 5 tweets 3 min read Read on X
30's to 40's was a drag life was meandering like a rudderless ship .At 40 ,I had this lofty, audacious dream to become a long distance runner,I was 92 kg's & could barely run 10 km's but I was determined , showed up every day & the rest you all know
It is never to late to start .
2013,struggling to run 10 km,2019 finishing a 161 km , without any sweat. You have keep trusting your process ,your purpose needs to be stronger than your excuses ,Only 1 percent can do this 99% will give up because they don't see immediate results . Transformation is always slow
First 5 km run , ran this to celeberate womenhood . This was the toughest , it was more walk than run , finished this in 45 mins at the age of 37 years , now can finish a 5 km in 21.29 mins at 45 - 8 years I showed up , you will always get better with age if you show up .
First 4 years just ran10 kms,considered people running 21 km's to be God , mustered some courage & ran my first 21 km in 2.46 mins , then ran 50 km , 84 km , 161 km in all in one year -Your mind has a tactical advantage , it tricks you in to believeing you cannot . It is a lier .
First 50 km in the blistering heat of Goa , everyone told me you will die , parents came to Goa anxious, worried. I completed in 7.30 hours , first reaction , Oh My God I am alive ! First time in my life felt a sense of accomplishment , there has been no turning back . #Ultra

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Jan 11, 2023
Tips for everyone preparing for #TMM2023 - what you need to do this week and on race day - A thread.
1) Please hydrate well, coconut water /ABC juice everyday till race day
2) Don't strength train or run, you don't want to pick up any freak injuries.
3) Don't try any any new gel/tablet during this week or on race day
4) One beetroot, helps in bowel cleaning, improves muscular endurance , one sweet potato helps in ( carb loading)
5) Sleep is the best form of recovery -8 hours of sleep mandatory.
6) Enjoy the expo, meet people, make new friends , spend time , hang around , enjoy , it is. a carnival, soak in.
7) Don't worry about the outcome - visualize the finish line.
8) Reach the start line 30 mins in advance- Do a light warm up
9) Start slow , finish strong
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Nov 5, 2022
How I reduced my weight from 92-68kgs & transitioned into a long distance runner . A thread.
1) Comfort Zone : A comfort place is a great place to hang in, but nothing worthwhile happens there.
I stayed in a slum in Mumbai for 3 months to make things difficult for myself.
2) Enjoy the process without worrying about the outcome .
Weight reduction was never a goal, the goal was to create painless habits which can compound over time.
I started to sleep everyday at the same time & wake up at the same - 9 pm to 4 am ( this routine suited me)
3) Motivation gets you started but discipline keeps you going.
Though I was struggling to run 10km without stopping , jogging ,or catching my breath. I made it a point to show up every day , irrespective of how I felt & variables beyond my control, incremental progress everyday.
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Sep 16, 2022
When I started my running journey, everyone said, you will hurt your knees, you will kill yourself, but after running 40,000kms of running &15 podium finishes, I can say my knees are in great shape & I am alive & happy.
#running #transformation Image
Next year will wear the India T shirt & stand on the finish line of xxxxxxxx
How to start running ?
1)Pls don't run on overweight, you may get injured
2) Strength train twice a week, bodyweight exercise is good
3)Brisk walk, slow jog, repeat
4) Focus on breathing & aerobic base
5) Nutrition, Hydration & Sleep is the key
6) Take it slow.
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Jul 22, 2022
I started working at age 17 years after I finished plus 2 partly because of the conditions at home front
Started off as a door to door sales man selling ads for Tata Press yellow pages
ST. Xavier's college kol Bcom classes would finish at 9.40 am & I used to head straight to work
In 2 years I was the No 1 performer out of 200 sales people,I succeeded because of two reasons 1) I used to unabashedly ask for business 2) When people used to slam the door on my face, I never lost my enthusiasm , I knew I just need to keep going & soon a door will open.
I got my big break with MRF Tyres as soon as I completed my Bcom- went to Agra , grew MRF Market Share in Truck Tyre segment, from 7% to 23% in just 2 years- Fastest promotion to middle manager in 2 years 10 months, a feat still not broken swept all awards,& moved to Indore.
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Jan 3, 2021
For wannabe runners ...

Run only 3-4 days a week , Plan long run in the weekend , 2 days mandatory strength training ,( boring as hell ) , but has to be done , 1 day complete rest - Work on glute stability & balance , largely underrated , walk as much as you can .
I am a long distance runner , means I love running 100 miles & more in extenuating circumstances , this drives me . To stay healthy 40 km's is enough , don't stretch until & unless you are having a specific goal in mind .
I am a big fan of walking , walk as much as you can , don't run till you lose weight , & have the right form & technique else you may injure yourself & we don't want that to happen .
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