RunAddicts- Local Heroes: Inspiration series [Profile 7: Sunil]
He worked hard, he is better at it and now, he is one of the most consistent runners out there. Let me take the privilege to present Sunil to everyone. Honestly, how many of us are regular to gym, we miss it occasionally or quite often, in case of me. Here is a guy who is very regular and disciplined, almost never misses a day. He began running a couple of years back and today, he is an ultra-runner. Let us hear more from him about his inspiring journey.
Sunil, Welcome to RunAddicts- our Local Heroes: Inspiration series. Congrats on being selected as a Local hero for our RunAddicts Inspiration series.
Can you briefly introduce yourself?
I am working as IT consultant for SAP Labs and basically from Shimoga, settled in Bangalore.
I would love to know how you got into fitness?
It was not early, I started running at 20 or 21 but stopped in between due to work pressure and started gym by 2012, But road running started with RunAddicts and is still going on.
How long have you been running, and which are the events you have participated?
I participated in the 2017 November RunAddicts monthly run. It was a 3km run and after that, did my 1st event neb event 12.5Km. Post that, I have participated in Bangalore FM, Mumbai HM&FM, Malnad ultra, 12hrs stadium run.
Within 3 years, you have improved from a 3Km run to 82km Ultra. How did this happen, can you share your journey?
Strength Training and Yoga played a big role in my endurance build, Once I started losing weight with high intensity workouts at ABC fitness, I felt lighter while running and also at the same time strengthening my lower body and yoga for stretching and working on flexibility was an added advantage.
That is wonderful, A strong core is important for long distance running. What motivates you to keep it going?
I make sure I hit the gym at least 5 days a week, what made me to be regular is different workouts daily and one day dedicated to Yoga. At ABC fitness, we do group workouts, this motivate me more so I can push to good extent.
What are your 10K, HM and FM personal best timings?
10k – 50.34 HM – 1hr 59min FM – 4:36:18
How do you train for an event; can you share a few insights?
Weekdays: Monday to Thursday 10k and weekend Long runs, or I keep adding mileage. for example, if am doing FM I makes sure I do weekly mileage more than 50 and weekend long run will be incremental up to 35km.
Which is your most memorable running event and what makes it so special about it?
Malnad Ultra 50km because of its terrain and it is my first trail run which I finished within the cut-off time: 8hrs 40min against 9hrs.
How do you balance fitness, work, and personal life?
I plan strength training weekly 4 days and 1-day yoga in the evening, and Sunday usually spend time with family, it will be my rest day.
How has RunAddicts helped you?
RunAddicts is an amazing group. I am what am today, and all my achievements are due to RunAddicts.
Any specific running goals?
Not particularly any such goal, running has become a part of my daily routine.
What is your favourite running quote?
Run for good health.
What is your advice for beginners?
Do not push too much in the beginning, just start with brisk walk and then slowly start slow jogging. Thereafter you can increase the distance gradually to 5km and 10km.
Thank you, Sunil, you are a guy to watch out for in the coming years. I am sure your consistency will reward you. Keep it going strong.
I wish you a lot of success in all your endeavours.
Hats off to ur consistency and dedication Sunil 👌🏻 Glad to have shared lot of time with u in gym/run/rides 😊
It’s always nice to see u running keep inspiring us all the best
Awesome and inspiring
An ultra runner in three years, wow that is an amazing progress. I am at the other end of the spectrum 😜😜. Keep motivating us mere mortals.
Awesome Sunil… keep inspiring
Awesome commitment. Your consistency is inspirational and at the same time enviable..
Keep it up.
Wonderful Sunil. Your journey from 3 Kms to ulta marathon in 3 years is truly inspirational. Keep running👍🏼
Wonderfull story to read…👏👏👏👏
Amazing journey sunil… keep running and inspiring people around
Awesome
I’m glad you were able to keep going
Awesome Sunil truly inspiring
Very Inspiring Sunil… especially within 3yrs u improved from 3km to 82km..Wow… Gym, Yoga, Cycling, Running.. Superb!! Besides being good for our health, running is also a great physical activity that provides a bridge to make some new friends and build strong relationships…. Keep Rocking!!!
Awesome sir, I have watched and trained with you briefly and in that short period of time I could see and admire the dedication you had towards training and fitness, I wish you more success in this. Special thanks to ABC fitness and Run Addicts who have provided the support and guidance you were looking for before joining them.
Great progress in a very short time. Congratulations and keep inspiring 👏👏
What is consistency ? Sunil !!
Hats off to your consistency and commitment at anything and everything you do.
Awesome bro. Happy to hear that you are regular to workout and maintaining your fitness. Good luck and tons of best wishes.keep motivating us 🙂
Tremendous achievement and truly inspiring.
Wonderful… Great Achivement Sunil.🎉🎉
God bless you👏👏
A good motivator and good friend whom one should cherish to have for lifetime…😊
One of the consistent runners I see around in BSK 6th Stage. Inspiring to know his journey in running. Keep inspiring us Sunil 👏👏
Super commitment Sunil. It feels great running with you, especially as part of Fit,2021 training and learning from you. Never seen you giving up 🙏