Global Run Challenge Profile:
RUN THE WORLD: I am Kiranpal Singh Dhody age 62+ yrs staying and settled in Mumbai since 1976. Got married in 1984 and have three children. Two daughters and a son. Eldest daughter got married about 6 years back and we have a grandson also. The 2nd daughter is Manager in Oberoi Hotel ( a five star hotel in Mumbai) and my son who is the youngest of my children. My better half is a housewife. Both these children are unmarried and stay with us at Kandivali a suburb of Mumbai. My son is now 25 years of age and has recently joined me in my business giving me much wanted relief to concentrate on my running. I was a fitness freak since my young age and go for morning jog regularly but never participated in any event. Having studied in a military school where we were made to get up early in the morning to do the Physical Training which helped me gain the habit of waking up early morning and doing jogging. Seeing me running on the tracks for hours every day, some boys in the athletic ground noticed me and told me to take part in road races. So I started taking part in competitions at the age of 60 years and started getting prizes and positions. That time I realized that I have some endurance and power within me and can compete well with the other runners. Since the last 3 yrs I have participated in many road races 10k, 21k and won many prizes. My Personal Best being Airtel Delhi Half Marathon in Nov 2016 finishing 21kms in 1:43:40 getting 4th place in my age category. And also the same year I got my PB in 10k in "New Delhi 10k Challenge" run finishing it in 46:20 again coming at 4th place. But the one I love most is SCMM ( Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon) the biggest marathon event of India, in 2017 I finished at 5th positing completing HM 21kms in 1:49:24. Since the last two years I started participating in Masters Athletics Championship and won Silver and Bronze medals in 10000m and 5000m (21:58 PB) at the National level in 60-64 age category, and thus got selected for the Asia Masters Athletic Championship and last September went to participate in Rugao, China where I stood 14th in 5000m as well as 10000m track events. Running is very important to me, I get up every morning at 4:30 am and reach the tracks by 5:45am to start my daily practice by 6:00 am. Because. Secret to my success lies in being regular at the Sports Authority of India ground every morning at 6:00 am, except Sunday (being my rest day), dedication to running, determination and punctuality. Not eating any junk or processed foods or aerated drinks. I eat a lot of fruits in the morning and also in the evening, also have green vegetables, sprouts, Dry fruits, nuts, juices etc. Mr. Bob, you have done a very good thing by crating this Run The World event where we can all become examples for the young and old people so that they can also start running and thus improve their lifestyles. I live in Kandivali (East), Mumbai and work in my own business of Automobile Spare parts. After my graduation I did MBA and joined my brother in business, which I start d my own business in 1984 before my marriage. We are wholesalers and do trading in spare parts of vehicles. The business place is about 40 Kms away from my residence and everyday morning after my running workout is over I have to travel by local train to reach my place of business. Train is crowded and takes over an hour to reach my destination, being tired many times I sleep in the train only and same thing to return back home in the evening.
posted Sunday July 29th