A free Spirited Beginning.

Next year i would be running my first marathon. "The Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon." To be present at this event was my wish since the marathon first took place in Mumbai. Seven long years have passed away and am yet to even have a glimpse of the extravagant event full of color, music and the spirit of Mumbai. Times have changed but my commitment to be a part of the mega-event has not deterred. My intentions and my self motivation to be one a part of this event hasn't changed.

All this was for me to just be a part of it.  I am not a runner. Nor did i  run so much after school finished. I was good a sportsman during my schooling years. I enjoyed my little bit of fame during then. But those were  School days. I am no more in school. Now am facing  a a different challenge. A challenge to survive in this so called "City of Dreams." .The Daily challenges to survive in this hush bush city to be someone. But at present, I just wanted to be a part of this free spirited event which brings together thousands of people for one cause. Brilliant. Wow.

Every year I am quiet pumped up to see the Big hoardings, posters, web mailers and even TV commercials. My entire body spills plethora of energy to take part. I say to myself, 'this time round it will be'. Yes just go for it. Let yourself free and feel the freedom, celebrate the spirit of Mumbai. It is one moment i did not want to miss this time round. The race comes bringing all joy and sheer happiness and it goes away leaving people with abundance of joy, bringing the city with its biggest fundraising opportunity. I am sure going to do this coming January (2012). I dont want to run this marathon for showcasing honour or trying to prove a point. I want to run for spiritual gain and physical quest. My passion says i want to be a part of this glorious day. I want to run. As the saying goes, 


"Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. 
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."  ----Goethe


I have started with running alternate days every week in order to be a part of this mega-event. The forms for the Half Marathon have been announced and I got mine online. And what do i see on the form


Important Notice

• Please do not apply for marathon race category if you cannot complete it in 7 hours
• Please do not apply for Half Marathon race category if you cannot complete it in 3 hours 30 minutes.

Wow. What in the world was i thinking? I cant even run for half hour with full breath and they are talking about running 3 hours 30 minutes. My body and mind are not fit enough to run the race. I have started questioning my running ability. I thought for a moment why dont i come next year well prepared. Wherein i can prepare to run the half marathon with full conviction to be on the finishing line of the marathon. But whenever i run, i feel no more emotions and my mind is empty of thoughts. There is absolute silence.
I wanted to be in present and not postpone things for next year. So, finally i have made up my mind. If i want to enjoy, then this us the time to start is now.


Let me dare to run.

First - which was just a desire, now has become a passion. Passion to run. My passion says i want to be a part of this glorious day. I too want to run this marathon (2012).

All the best to me. Cheers