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The much awaited event after lockdown of the Stadium Run was a great experience by all the Runners.

As runners are known to fight out the weather conditions this time too the Runners braved the odds of the heat and performed superbly.

Also, this event was more special since this was the 1st Event wherein a group of Runners had participated as a Team of and this Team came our victorious and bagged the 3rd place in Leaderboard in the Team Relay Event.

Congratulations and Kudos to each participant in the Runners Relay Team for the splendid performance..Keep it Goingggg

As, 'Bombay Durgabari Samiti' has entered in its 91st Year of 'Sharodotsav', it's a honour & prevlige to get associated with the same.Its more special to see a feature of in its Annual Soviner.
Once again my heartiest Thanks to each & everyone in the Samiti to make this possible.
You all may take a peek and read about my feature in the coveted Souvenir.
Happy Reading!!!

Best Wishes to the Samiti & all its associates to continue doing their noble cause and contribute to the wellbeing of all
May Godess Durga shower us with more power, happiness & prosperity in years to come.
Happy Durga Pooja🙏






Sukanto Roy

"Without Action, You aren't going anywhere" - Mahatma Gandhi

Jayendra Ganpat Sadaye is an IT professional, passionate Runner, Swimmer, Cricketer & Fitness enthusiast. He believe on himself, self-disciplined , self-motivated & having hunger to learn at every stage. His dream is to become a Ultra Marathoner & Half Irion Man.

1)How did your running journey begin?

The life was become more stressful in day to day work pressure, hence decided to test my running capabilities. I am swimmer, so thought the swimming exercise will be an additional advantage for Marathon. These both sports exercise will keep me fit and maintain in such stressful life. Me decided and started 1 & 2 Km running every day

My journey started in August 2017. I still remember how proud I was when I ran my first 5k IDBI Marathon on 20th August 2017. It was my first running accomplishment and I celebrated my first achievement with my family and close friends.

And Journey begin…………..

2)What do you love about running?

Running is become my passion, Every run event bring positivity, energy, confidence in my life. It is make me to keep fit & away from stress. It an opportunity to meet professional runners, learn from them & make a new runner buddies.

3) How does your typical training days look like? à

I run 5Km run thrice in week , I do swim alternate day for 45 min. in case, I skipped my schedule then go for brisk walking for 5 to 7 Km.

·Short runs -Thrice a week

·45 Min Swim – Alternate day

·Brisk walking – in case I skipped run and swim

4) What’s your favourite running memory?

Most memorable is “ Bramhagiri Parikrama Stone Range Valley Marathon” at Traimbekeshwar , Nasik organised by Run Buddies group. The running event is a Parikrama to Shrei Kshetra Traimbekshwar Shiva Temple (श्री त्र्यंबकेश्वर ज्योर्तिलिंग मंदिर) with beautiful neuter, hills, Inclines, Waterfalls.
SATARA Hill Marathon
DELHI Airtel Marathon


5) Do you have any favourite place to run?

I love to run close to natural places and on new track rather than running on same track. New location & running track brings excitement, energy and new experience….

6) Do you train in group or alone? What is your group name?

I started my running on my own, during my journey, i joined PALAVA Running group & Reliance Runner Group. The company of my group run buddies taught me on Workout, Strengths and running technics.

7) Do you train under Coach? Could you let us know more about your coach?

I started initial with my own. I haven’t taken any training. From last few months I am taking training under my coach Mr Sukanto Roy. Under his coaching boosted my confidence, strength, improved my stamina, learned good technics and planning to participate upcoming State/International Marathon event.

8) How many running races/marathons you target in a year? Which are your favourite ones?

I believed to participate in few and good Marathons rather than participating in many events. My target is to participates in 42K TMM, Hyderabad, Ladakh & Ultra Marathon.
BNP (Borivali National Park) 25K Run is my best Marathon


9) What is your biggest motivation for running?

My biggest motivation of running is my own mind, my inner voice and my family support, which keeps more active to achieve new milestones.

10) Do you follow any specific diet plan? Would you like to share the plan with everyone if any?

I am not following any diet plan and enjoying all kinds of food but avoiding more sugar and oily food. I preferred light dinner in the evening. I believe proper diet, healthy food and enough sleep will help to maintain you good health and it helps in all sports event.

11) Do you participate in any other physical activity/sport other than running?

I play cricket and participating in swimming competition.

·I am a good cricketer and won 50+ Trophies in Lather & Tennis boll tournament

·I am swimmer & participated in Sea SWIMATHON at Goa Bambolim i beach in 2018. It was organised by Endru Sports Club and I had finished 1km sea swimming in 35 min.

·I participated in “Maharashtra State AQUATHON 2019” competition at Wardha, Nagpur & Secured place in SUPER SIX in Men Category. It was having Swim & Run events.

12) What would you like yo say to fellow running enthusiast?

Keep Running, keep Practicing, follow strictly all Strength/Running technics, guidelines prior & after run events to avoid injury.
Do not stress yourself, listen to your body & heart.
Do consult with your physician.
Be positive & Don’t give up …………


13) What does your running gear typically includes?

My running gear include dry fit clothes, Sports Shoes & Garmin Watch.

14) What are your running career highlights?

I have participated 50+ Marathon ( 5Km, 10Km, 21Km & 25Km) in my 3 year running career. Few I have mentioned below which are more challenging and memorable

·BNP 25 K Marathon

·21K Satara Hill Half marathon

21K TMM Half marathon

·21K Airtel Delhi Half marathon

·21K Vasai-Virar Half marathon

·21K Stone Range Valley Half Marathon, Nasik

15) One running goal you are targeting to achieve soon?

My next immediate Goal is to run Full Marathon (41Km) and Ladakh Marathon ………my dream is to patriciate in Ultrarun, Half iron Man & international running events.

16)Do you use any nutrition while training or on race day? How does it helps in overall performance?

I prefer light food prior to Run event, Avoid junk food, Consumed lot of water to stay hydrated & good sleep.

Dear Runners,
We are excited to announce a special webinar on running.

A great chance to learn from esteemed Ultra Running couple, Sangeeta Shetty & Sunil Shetty. They have ran 100+ races each and made many world records together.

The event will be Moderated by
Rupali Samant, She is a Certified Fitness Coach, Official Garmin KOL and Avid Runner.

When : Sunday, 20th September 2020, 6PM
Where : Zoom and FB Live

Please fill below form to get exclusive access to zoom session(Limited Seats)

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Special Q&A session will be held during event to answer participants queries on running. So hurry and Register before seats get full.

Please like our fb page to get notification when session starts.
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Great opportunity to get running tips from Champion Ultra Runners who have represented India in international events.

Do join FB live today at 6PM for very informative session.

Dear Runners,
We are glad to announce our next webinar on running with Asian Champion Ultra Runners who have represented India in international events. The event will be hosted by Guinness Word record holder, Kranti Salvi.

Our Elite Speakers:

1)Vishal Adhau
International Ultra Marthoner,
National Record (24 Hr, 2018), Bronze medal in Asian Championship

2)Sunil Sharma,
International Ultra Marthoner,
National Record Holder (24 Hr & 100Kms 2019-2020), Represented India in Asian championship

Hosted By:
Kranti Salvi,
Guinness World Record Holder,
International Ultra Runner,
Director, Alfa Group of Companies

When : Sunday, 13th September 2020, 6PM
Where : Zoom and FB Live

Please fill below form to get exclusive access to zoom session(Limited Seats)

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Special Q&A session will be held during event to answer participants queries on running. So hurry and Register before seats get full.

Please like our fb page to get notification when session starts.
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Happy Teacher's day to our most humble Coach Sukanto Roy. Thank you for all your training and guidance.

- Your Students

With commitment of "Runners First" always and doing more for runners, we are glad to present our next Free webinar:

"Running Tips from Champion Ultra Runners" with our superwomen panelists

- Shibani Gharat
Ultra Marathon Runner, TV Journalist with CNBCTV18 and CNBC Aawaaz

- Dr. Jasmine Shah
Doctor and Ultra Marathon Runner

Hosted By:
- Dr. Payal Chandan (Ph.D.)
Member- Runners First India, Scientist - Reliance Industries

When : Sunday, 6th September 2020, 6PM
Where : Zoom and FB Live

Please fill below form to get exclusive access to zoom session(Limited Seats)

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Special Q&A session will be held during the event to answer participants queries on running. So hurry and Register before seats get full.

Please like our fb page to get notification when FB Live session starts.
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"The race is long, but in the end, it's only with yourself"

This , let's pledge to be fit and healthy!

*Winners & Leaderboard Announcement*

Thank you participants for helping us to make the event a Grand Success.

On the basis of all the data uploaded and necessary verifications, we are sharing the much-awaited Leaderboard of Rankings in each Category.

Please note that the leaderboard is represented as per the criteria set before the event and verifications of current and past track records of participants who contested. The results include:

a) Participants who had Registered themselves under 'Paid' Category' and thus they have been considered as eligible for leaderboard rankings
b) Those participants who had completed their activity and submitted it in the link provided with verifiable data have been considered.
c) The Total Time taken to complete the activity has been considered.

First Rank ( Male and Female) in each category (5k, 10k, 21k, 42k) have been selected as winners. They will be contacted soon for further updates.

We congratulate all participants who have made it to the leaderboard and thank everyone who supported us wholeheartedly. We look forward to your participation in upcoming events and we hope to see you conquer the leaderboard.

Stay Tuned to our pages ' Runners First India' & ' Furious Running Culture Foundation' and keep posting your Run related activities too!

Sporting Thanks,
Team Namaste Runners