Deepa Katrodia is the winner of Bangalore Ultra Marathon. Last year in November, she completed the 75 km run in 11 hours and 15 minutes. For a housewife and a mother of a special child, this is no mean task. On January 19, Deepa Katrodia will run the Mumbai Marathon. This is her fascinating story:
Shibani Gharat loves to run. So this September the 29-year-old decided to test her limits and ran 72 kilometres along the world's highest motorable path. This is her story.
'I run four times a week -- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.'
'After 8 to 10 hours of running, when my body starts paining, I keep thinking about the pain and sacrifice of my mother and it makes my will stronger.'
Not everyone completes the Badwater Marathon. Breeze Sharma did so, as the fastest Indian ever.
Pat Farmer on how he plans to conquer India, south to north, over 60 days and 4,600 km.
'If I am able to inspire at least one student in this country with the Spirit of India run, I will feel that my purpose is served.'
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
Dr Anand Patil hopes to spread the message of embracing a healthy lifestyle.
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