Mumbai Marathon - I had always read and heard about the said marathon – Run for a Cause & this was the first time (January 18, 2009 – Mumbai), I participated in it - the dream run (7 Kilometers). To run seven kilometers (the minimum distance) is a huge task – believe it or not – for me it was. It is easier said than done & I felt it while running.
After completing the same, there was a feeling of self satisfaction and when you see many a people – kids, young and old, handicapped running for a cause, you are inspired and it gives you a spirit to accomplish the task.
Somehow with the spirit and inspiration, I was able to complete the distance in 50 – 55 minutes.
When we (me & my colleagues) were heading towards our home, there was a discussion on various aspects related to marathon & few of us decided to participate the half marathon (21 kilometers) next year, I don’t know this was out of the zeal or what?
Today, January 26/27, 2009, I was thinking of what we decided & will I be able to do so! I tried to pen down the learning’s from the said marathon:
After completing the same, there was a feeling of self satisfaction and when you see many a people – kids, young and old, handicapped running for a cause, you are inspired and it gives you a spirit to accomplish the task.
Somehow with the spirit and inspiration, I was able to complete the distance in 50 – 55 minutes.
When we (me & my colleagues) were heading towards our home, there was a discussion on various aspects related to marathon & few of us decided to participate the half marathon (21 kilometers) next year, I don’t know this was out of the zeal or what?
Today, January 26/27, 2009, I was thinking of what we decided & will I be able to do so! I tried to pen down the learning’s from the said marathon:
Keeping ourselves fit is very important – Health has to be earned.
Discipline – Self Control plays a pivotal role in our personal & professional lives.
Without Dedication and Determination, no task can be accomplished.
Do it with Passion and see the change in results.
Complacency can change in attitude.
Being Realistic makes our goals achievable.
Plan your action before initiating it - Estimate your ability.
Goal should be attainable & achievable. It should be challenging too.
Being straight forward in accepting failures.
Identifying Obstacles - Know your weaknesses and hot spots: Make your own list. Be specific. This will help in knowing ourselves better and can help us in bringing more discipline in life.
The formula of “I can do it” - will help in strengthening the foundation of the desired goal.
Keep up the spirit and have faith in god.
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Hi Vikrant,Nice to find you in Blog world. Nice postings.Keep it going.
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