Bal Joshi: The Running Monk

Make movement a family tradition.

Run to feel like yourself.

No matter how old you are, just go out for a little walk, even just 1km!

100 miles.
100,000 meals.
One purpose that makes a whole lot of difference.

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I'm lining up at Leadville Trail Run one of the hardest straight up 100-mile races on the planet for my debut ultramarathon. No warmup act. No easing in. Just 100 miles through the Colorado Rockies at altitude.

But this isn't just about the miles. Every step I take is running toward something bigger: 100,000 meals for kids across North Texas, in partnership with the North Texas Food Bank.

One mile for every 1,000 meals. That's not a coincidence , that's a purpose.
A child shouldn't go to bed hungry while I have the privilege of pushing my limits. So I'll push them further for the kids who can't push back against an empty plate.

I've never run 100 miles before in one go. I'm starting at Leadville.

The Leadville Trail Run. 100 miles. 10,000 feet of elevation. One of the most brutal ultramarathons in the world, and my debut.

Why? Because 100,000 kids in North Texas don't always know where their next meal is coming from. I'm running every one of those miles to change that, in partnership with .

Because success isn't a single destination. It's living a life that feels right to you, not one that looks impressive to everyone else.

Success looks different for everyone and that's what makes it personal.

Discipline built the foundation.
Pain built the strength.
Purpose built the vision.
Persistence built the man.