My Mentor’s Miracle…my Dream Run at Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, 20th October 2019
Praveen Sinha
Ex Head HR Center of Excellence, Escorts Kubota Ltd, Compassion and Positive communication trainer, Speaker, Executive coach, Member-National Council, ISTD, India
I have been blessed with a Miracle! There is no other explanation to it! It happened like this…my Mentor, Vipin Sharma, an ultra runner, had sent me the following message on Friday, 18th October, 2019 (as I was unwell for past one week due to viral fever and chest congestion. I doubted whether I would be able to run 10 km race…my DREAM RUN at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2019 on Sun, 20th Oct 2019):
“Falling sick before a race is normal. I invariably fall sick before key races. It is anxiety that manifests itself in many forms. Sickness is one of them
But speaking from experience, when I show up at the race despite this sickness, I have done well every single time.
So my advice would be - do whatever you normally do when you get viral - antibiotics, ginger tea, rest or whatever else you normally do. Rest and relax.
Reach the start line with a fresh mind and you will see it disappearing the moment the race gets flagged off”.
Vipin Sharma, an experienced and trusted adviser, proved right and I successfully completed my DREAM RUN…10K race within the cut off time of 90 minutes at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2019…on that day for the first time (not even during practice session) I ran 10K NON-STOP. I do not know from where I got that extra power and energy! Yes, I know when God steps in, Miracles happen…
Thank you Vipin Sharma!!!
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey
Corporate wellness professional | Podcaster | Ultra endurance runner | PNL1 coach
5 年Praveen Sinha and the Miracles become possible when we also put in the work, which you had done by not missing a single training session. Your work ethic is inspiring.
Corporate wellness professional | Podcaster | Ultra endurance runner | PNL1 coach
5 年It has been a deeply satisfying experience for me to guide you in your running journey from absolute beginner to a comfortable 10k finisher. I totally admire your desire to do it the willingness to put in the work required. I'm glad you were always open to feedback, willing to go beyond what feels easy. This entire effort has been very inspiring and I'm glad to be a part of it. Thank you so much for your kind words. Best wishes for the next big goal!:)
Mutual Fund Advisor,NJ Partner
5 年Keep it up Pravin,may you succeed in many such events
Mindful Leadership & Executive Coach I ICF ACC PCC Assessor I Certified Mentor Coach I Prosocial & DEI Facilitator l Founder, Mindful Solutions & Showers of Compassion I Woman of the Decade, WEF
5 年Heartiest congratulations Praveen! Very inspiring.
We all are capable of miracles that we don't even imagine possible????????. Congratulations!!!