Marathon

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Mountaineer and marathoner Mala Honnatti has scaled several peaks, and her passion for adventure remains untouched even as a senior citizen. She recalls her most thrilling expeditions to Everest, marathons in Antarctica, and more.

"In him, I saw a potential marathon runner who could win even professional races across the country. I saw his desire and industry to reach the sky. "

86-year-old Bylahalli Raghunath Janardan was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1995. He was told that he would have to rely on lifelong medication, but at the age of 64, the man took to cycling.

From braving cancer to overcoming physical disabilities, the Pinkathon has brought to light gripping narratives of women who decided to reclaim their ‘right to run’ and smash societal barriers.

Movember, perhaps the only charity tackling men’s health on a global scale, came into being in Melbourne in 2003.

What began as a 10K run is a full-fledged women empowerment movement today. From corporate leaders to homemakers, cancer survivors and women with disability and baby-wearing moms, this movement has seen women from all walks of life run in solidarity.

Seeing the positive impact running had on his health, he wanted to encourage more people to run and in turn, do a good deed as well.

Under the Roti Bank, the dabbawalas, who usually supply hot lunch to thousands in Mumbai, have tied up with various restaurants and caterers around the city to collect excess leftover food so that it reaches the poor and needy.

Waking up before dawn, and going to bed just before midnight is a routine of sorts for this incredible athlete.