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Running 10K Bangalore Challenge Report


My run was good this is my 3rd 10k run after Auroville and TCS Bangalore.
My timing improved from 75mins to 67mins to 61.31mins now. 

Usually, I have made a failure report this time its something else I need to write success or good thing report. 

Great Success because I never imagine that I can complete 10K. Because I have tried a couple of times to run long. The first time when I tried log-run, I was completely exhausted and getting run-after pain. 2nd time, I got super knee pain. Both the time I stopped. So, eventually I stopped the thought of running long distances. 

Finding Runners High running group is bliss because I was surfing the internet and just came across this group wanted to apply but the application date was over so I waited and tried next season and got confirmation. This first-time entry to the group is like getting into some elite institution where my dream of becoming something like disciplined, healthy, getting into good shape will come true. The first-day introduction was awesome from our Rev.Santosh touching upon important aspects like myths, to do, etc was very true. So, I just followed and now I can run 10K. The moment I do any 10K or any long run I get goosebumps like “how can I do it”. So, Super thankful to Runners High. 

Thankful to coach Nanda. Last and this season our Super coach Asha for being the god of our running schedule. If I miss any schedule she is watching. “Pushing limits” is a keyword for couch Asha. 

Thankful to our Super buddies who are always smiling. While I am drained-out just watching my buddies make running very easy. Our Super-Duper buddy Raji ma’am by looking at her only you feel sorry for yourself and you get charged up. Every moment when I am around buddy group I feel great about myself because of + energy. 

When there is km raise say from 10km to 12km in a long run day is giving me goose-dumps that Is it really me who is running that strong. Also, Anytime when I meet our super long runner I asked them is it possible that one day I can also run half-marathon or marathon. It feels great to listen to simple answers “yeah its possible”. Super health tips & super aura will make it possible for sure. 
I will end this report by one moment: my Co-runner friend Mr.Aditya (BTW I didn’t see you in this season) said - Rahul one day you will also run that much longer and a newbie will say the same thing like you are asking now - “Is it possible that one day I can also run so long”.


Also, I like to thank my family for making all moments possible very easily.

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