It was my First attempt to run for a Cause or in a event after a decade. I used to run for causes when I was in School, our Table tennis Couch used to get us enrolled and ask us to run for such causes basically to keep us physically fit and back then we used to crib and curse her for making us run for such long distances. But after I stopped playing Table Tennis to concentrate on Studies, I took break from all my sport activities.
This was my first come back on the track, well to speak of the truth I dint get back on track because I was missing running; I hit the trails because I had a ligament tear in my ankle and was on bed rest for almost 8 months. Walking for 3 KMS became difficult, I put on 12 KGs during this rest period; this made it difficult for me to play other sports like Badminton and Table tennis. After making up my mind and trying to first cover 5KMS before challenging myself with 10K run for TCS I registered for this Run sponsored by the organisation I work for.
Only Work out or training I had before attempting this run was, walk daily for 2Kms or half an hour. On the day of the run, I was left astonished to see the crowd and enthusiasm in runners. It also left me surprised when I saw old Grandmom’s geared up to Run for a Cause. Running has a lot of lessons to teach, it was my first run and I completed my 5KMS at ease in 28 mins that felt just perfect.
The first lesson I learnt from running is, it pushes us when we think its over. I knew my capacity was 3KMs with severe pain in my ankle and I used to take almost 40 mins to cover 3KMS, but it was during this run that I realized how much I could push myself in order to complete it. No, I dint set time limit; all I knew was I would just keep running. Yes, my leg hurt like crazy but the sweetness of receiving medal post run and the happiness of sweating like crazy was worth it all. I am sure my ailments ain’t going to stop me any more.
Cheers !! Happy Running!
C. A. Stubborn Pen 