Today I’d like to share something very close to my heart. It’s not about academics, teaching, or research—but about how a small moment unexpectedly changed the way I see myself.
It all started with a simple visit to a nearby
stadium. There, I saw a girl—probably 16 or 17—running around the track, taking
long, confident strides. I came to know that she was preparing for the 5 km
race for a state athletic meet.
Five kilometers!!! For someone like me, who was never into sports in school or college, it
felt unbelievable. I was amazed by her strength and stamina.
Then COVID happened. But that image of the
girl running with such determination kept flashing in my mind whenever I sat
idle—filling me with a restless energy.
When the pandemic ended, I came to know about
5k runs organised as part of marathon events. That’s when I finally stepped
onto that same stadium track. At first, I just walked. Then I walked and
jogged. Slowly, I began to jog and run. One day, I could run 1 km… then 2… then
3.
Finally, I gathered the courage to register
for a 5k run—and I finished it in 35 minutes! That was a big day for me—a true
turning point.
Encouraged, I set my eyes on something bigger:
the 10k run. My very first 10k, at the Hyderabad Marathon in 2023, became a
milestone in my life. Crossing that finish line was not just about running—it
was about breaking my own limits.
If a person like me—who had never done sports
before—could run 10 kilometers, then I realized something powerful: there is
so much more I can do in my career and in my life. That was my
metamorphosis.
Since then, I have participated in several 10k runs, and each one has opened new doors—not only in running but also in the way I approach challenges and opportunities in my career.
If there’s one thing my journey has taught me, it’s this: the first step may feel small, but it can lead you to places you never imagined you could reach. 🌿
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