I started running in a phase of life where I wanted to run away from a lot of things , I wanted to tire myself so that I can pass out in the night .. I was never fond of running yet I made a move towards it . Waking up at 5 am every morning and heading to the stadium was an ordeal especially when I couldn’t sleep well, yet I pushed myself and then after a couple of months 10 k happened and few more 10 k’s… It was exhilarating .

I then gave up :), we as humans will do everything when we are suffering and the moment we get to the shores we forget the waves which helped us reach where we are now. I got busy with work and life went on until 6 months ago when the need to restart the workout regime became the goal and then again the running bug bit and it all fell in place . I am still struggling to get things right, I still huff and puff, yet I feel nice after that 40 minutes in the morning . That “me” time when my mind is not chattering as it is completely focussed on the run and conserving all the energy .

I Learnt that more the pain , more the gain. If I had to remain in my comfort zone then I wouldn’t have ventured out and learnt more or discovered myself. The fact that the pain makes me a better runner and sculpts me is a thought that keeps me going , similarly in life we do mistakes repeatedly . We dont let go of toxic activities and people(comfort zone), we hang on to them with the fear that we cant exist without them , we question ourselves as to what will happen to us if they are not around and in most cases we feel Life ends…  In these instances that one push , one determination to let go actually does so much good. The move out of the comfort zone is very painful yet it releases all the pain and make us stronger humans..

I realised running or any activity that we do stepping out of our comfort zones launch us into better places , help us meet better people , ensures we live better lives . Especially running is one sport which ensures our brain is not playing evil and doling out negative feelings . There is no time to weave stories . There is no place for negative self talks , there is no place for anything unwanted . I am feeling so good that I wanted to do this bit to urge any of you who is going through a rough patch in your life , just RUN . Not from your problem , but towards the solution . A healthy mind will ensure a healthy thought process and hence a happy life . I believe if even one person is benefitted from my story then my purpose is accomplished .I wanted to urge all of you to move , step out , make that move and run towards the horizons , achieve those goals and bring in loads of happiness .. For I have done that , so can you ..