Challenge

I've been talking about this for over a year now and it looks like I'm finally giving it an earnest shot. My dream of running a full marathon will remain just that for now: a dream. However, I am trying to get half way there by running the half marathon in Bombay. January is not so far away and the training routines, diet advice, injury prevention methods and general discipline and assimilation of information is overwhelming.

Daunting. That's the word....daunting. I have another 2 months and 2 weeks to go. I don't doubt that I will get over that finish line...but I am determined to do it in a way where I won't let myself down doing it. Staggering over the finish in 3 1/2 hours is not something I want to do...what the final time will be only time will tell. But what is most exciting...nerve tingling...adrenaline pumping about this whole thing is the challenge. The sheer challenge of pushing yourself to the limit. And then beyond. Like in cricket, this feeling is unparalleled.

On the bright side, I am using this run (like I did last year) to raise money for 2 charities that work with marginalized and disadvantaged children in Bangalore and Bombay. Dream A Dream and Atma, Mumbai. Both are organizations headed by inspiring and incredible people and my aim is to raise 100,000 rupees or $2500 USD in total through this effort. And yes you can contribute too. I'll put up details on how you can contribute on this blog soon. Meanwhile, if you have any words of wisdom on how to finish a half marathon, do tell.