Why did you choose to run for Bal Utsav? : I chose Bal Utsav because it is working for the cause of education. I too am in the education field and so want to support Bal Utsav. I feel education has a great importance in life.
How much donations do you wish to raise for the cause of #EducationMakesAllTheDifference during the 2016 Edition of TCS World 10K Bengaluru? : As much as possible.
What’s driven you to run and raise money? : If my running can educate someone and hence help someone to earn a living then the purpose of life is fulfilled.
What are your biggest challenges as a runner? : With age one should grow but not become old. Age is just a number.
What’s one piece of advice you have for other runners? : Injury free running and being young.
Are there best practices you have found that make your event successful year after year? : Few of the best practices that I feel are as follows: Good sleep, good diet, regularity in practice, weekly rest for a day or two, keeping mind free from external problems, not over-training.
What was the feeling of being involved with Bal Utsav and its activities? : I felt that I am doing something for the society in terms of imparting education.
Do you think that the cause of #EducationMakesAllTheDifference could make a difference? : Yes. I feel that education makes all the difference in life in a great way.
What does it mean to be back in 2017 for the cause of #EducationMakesAllTheDifference ? : I would be great to be back in 2017 also for running and for a great cause of education in which bal Utsav is involved.
What would you say to motivate more people to run for a cause? : I would life to motivate others to run for a cause because it gives you a chance to work for the up-liftment of society in terms of education.
Do you have a defined goal for your timing on race day? : I wish to run the 10 km at TCS World 10 km this year in 1 hr 3 min or so.
How has your family reacted to this challenge?: My family is happy to see me running again since 2014 after a gap of nearly 15 years.
The financial outcome from 2016 will be applied in providing whole school transformation of Government schools, are you optimistic? : Yes.
What is your running goal for 2016?: To run a full marathon in 5 hr 30 min.
A runner you admire?: Would not like to name just one but I admire all the runners who either have got a podium finish, or have broken some or the other record or who have run in adverse circumstances and still performed better. All good performers I humbly admire.
Hey Asif ..Hearty congratulations. ..You are all rounder now…and you have great value for family and eduction as well. Wish you all the best for Bangalore world 10k TCS …
Would Congratulate and appreciate Bal Utsav team as well.
Thanks Ekta