Marathon

Being visually impaired is a fight. It’s not easy. And it will be great if our society could be more inclusive and aware of those who live with disabilities.

Roshni discovered a love for running while in the middle of a heartbreak in 2003. Now she trains other runners and facilitates their entry into marathons. Her dream is for one of her team members to win an Olympic medal for India.

Salonie Pathania, a 30-year-old resident of Pune, has recently returned to the city after having completed the Ironman Kalmar in Sweden last month.

Meet Thomas Bobby Philip, the first Indian to successfully run the Boston Marathon barefoot. In spite of having a full time desk job, this passionate runner makes sure that running remains the most important element in his schedule. Here is his journey.

Kavita Raut, the 30-year-old long-distance runner, became the fourth Indian women to have qualified for Rio Games women's marathon. She qualified after winning gold in the women's marathon event at the 12th South Asian Games.

Seshadri Iyer, a 49-year-old runner from Hyderabad, has mentored 200 people in his community to run regularly. This includes15 kids as well. His passion for running has made him a “running guruji” for all the fellow runners who take inspiration from him every day.

O.P. Jaisha broke the national record and stood 18th at the World Athletics Championships, while Sudha Singh too gave an incredible performance and grabbed the 19th spot with a timing that is her personal best.