A management graduate from the All India Management Association and an Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, alumnus, running came to Sharma as a professional hazard. In 2004, he went to the Athletics Federation of India to complete a business tie-up, when he got a chance to see some elite runners in action at a half marathon in Delhi. Initially, it was very difficult but I kept pushing.” He ran his first half marathon in 2005 after five months of preparation and has never stopped since. This year, Sharma, who has run 18 half marathons (fastest run; 2 hours, 20 minutes), four full marathons (fastest run: 5 hours, 25 minutes) and one triathlon, aims to run an ultra-marathon and complete a half Ironman triathlon. The morning run declutters my mind and helps me make mindful decisions.

Source: Mint June 11, 2017 10:25 UTC