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Chandigarh woman runs 19 marathons in 4 years across globe
Kiran Joshi, a life coach at an international bank based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has run 19 marathons since 2022, including in New York, London, Chicago, Tokyo, Sydney, South Africa, Berlin and…
The Story in Brief
Kiran Joshi, a life coach at an international bank based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has run 19 marathons since 2022, including in New York, London, Chicago, Tokyo, Sydney, South Africa, Berlin and Boston. The Chandigarh-born woman, who studied Gandhian studies at Wardha and married a Japanese classmate, later moved to the US, rebuilt her life after two divorces, and started running after her second husband took half her property in a US court divorce settlement. She says she runs with tears thinking of people who cannot walk, and considers marathons therapy and a way to process life's challenges.
The Indian Opinion
Tales of personal reinvention through sport are inspiring, but some media reports risk framing Kiran's story as a simple triumph over adversity. A divorce and financial setback are real, yet her background, a family with privilege and an international career, is no small advantage. The real test is whether marathon-running becomes a lasting lifestyle for many, not just a few determined individuals. Will Indian sports bodies and corporate sponsors invest in grassroots running, or will such stories remain exceptional rather than aspirational?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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