In the process of my own personal transformation, I have
noticed my body physiological parameters such as respiration rate, heart rate,
blood pressure etc. have continuously undergone changes. These physiological changes
have influenced the psychic state of my mind. This on-going interplay of
psychic as well as physiology keeps me vigilant and monitor the entire change
process that is happening for good.
Test Platform: In
due course of my life, I have created various test platforms to monitor these
on-going physiological changes and put them under test. Participating marathons
is one way to check my endurance level & it is a good test platform to
check the respiratory & cardiovascular systems. I have started & moved
into this running habit with the maiden participation of TCS 10K in 2014.
Goal: It is good
to set the goals in life. I also do that on periodic basis. Instead of aiming
to achieve the set goals, I am always more inclined in enjoying the experiences
while moving towards the goals. I have my own roadmap set for the marathon
goals. My immediate target is to have a sub 2hours half marathon run which I
yet to achieve. I need to cut 11 more minutes to reach that point.
Experience: I
would like to share couple of experiences in the recent Mumbai run held on 17th
January 2016.
Running Injuries: I heard about the frequent injuries caused due
to running from my running buddies. Fortunately, I never ever experience any
such injuries due to long distance running. In my opinion, free movement of the
body (muscular skeletal system) and the way how one connects with his own
body& mind during running are two important elements that help in avoiding
the potential injuries during running. In other words, the flexibility of the
body as well as the ability to listen to the body are the key elements to
overcome injuries.
My regular practices
of yogic exercises help in a greater extend in developing these two key skills
that in turn avoid the injuries. I have not formally trained myself before any
such running events but yet I could able to finish decently in the top first 35%
bracket. Yoga is playing a very big role and for me, it is acting like a training
ground for the running events.
Inspiration: Also,
this time @ 6KM mark, I crossed a gentleman without realising that he was the
TCS CEO N Chandrasekaran.After couple of minutes, I came to this realisation by
overhearing the conversation by the fellow runners. Later on, at the finish line,
I was told by a fellow runner that there were many more business leaders who participated
in this event. The whole group of business leaders names include Anil Ambani,
Gagan Banga,MD of Indiabulls, Sanjay reddy, GVK group, Sajjan Jindal of JSW and
others. They are not simply the regular runners but real performers with pretty
decent performance in the top first 10% bracket.
This is for sure an incredible display by the business
leaders in showcasing the importance of wellness & health. Being in the
wellness industry & with my close association and service to the corporates,
they made my job easier by becoming great references for the potential business
leaders who want to take up this path. At a personal level, on seeing their
personal performances, I have decided to go for a formal training before the
start of the next running event. Thank you leaders!!
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