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Time of India
36 minutes ago
- General
- Time of India
Why São João is more than just a festival: It's about celebrating wells
In Goa , São João, the Feast Day of St John the Baptist , on June 24, celebrates water. By then, the monsoon has usually filled rivers, lakes and, most importantly, the wells on which many still depend. In summer, wells are cleaned so they fill easily when the rains come, ready for people to jump in on São João! The celebration is spreading. In pockets of Mumbai like Manori and Gorai, the festival is observed with lots of water splashed around and the floral crowns called koppels . Most Mumbaikars now use piped water, but old wells can be opened for the occasion. Even diasporic Goans in Australia, Canada and the UK celebrate São João, though often in a swimming pool. The connection with wells is important. St John baptised Jesus in a spring that fed the Jordan river, but wells are vital in that dry Eastern Mediterranean region. One of the oldest has been found in Cyprus, dated to around 8400 BCE, while one of the first stone-lined wells, from around 7000 BCE, was found near Haifa in Israel, in a site now drowned by the sea. Wells have always been seen as magical, connecting our surface world to the mysteries of underground aquifers. The still mysterious process of dowsing , where sites for wells are located using forked twigs, gives them an aura of magic even before they are dug. Wells often have guardian spirits, which links to the idea of wish-granting wells. Mumbai's Bhikha Behram Well, 300 years old this year, is sacred to the Parsi community . It is said to have been built after a Parsi trader was commanded to build it in a dream. Since the location was near the sea, his plan was ridiculed, but when it was finally dug, the water was not salty and has never run dry. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Wells can be points of contention. Many caste-based battles in India have been fought over access to wells. 'Poisoning the well' isn't just a phrase for a type of argument but has been an actual tactic in wars. Yet, even when their water is tainted, wells have been of value, as is shown by Steven Johnson's book The Ghost Map . This tells the story of how London physician John Snow tracked a cholera epidemic in 1854 to one sewagetainted well. At that time illnesses were assumed to spread through 'miasma', bad air, but Snow proved that water was a vector as well, by tracing how victims across London had all drunk from that one well. Fears of well contamination have been growing in Goa. As poorly regulated building activity booms in rural areas across India, the threat of badly designed sewage systems poisoning aquifers is real. It makes people distrust wells and demand piped water, further pushing wells into disuse. Yet, in times of climate change, it is a folly to give up on wells. A recent private effort to test water in wells across the Goa valley showed that, despite intense building activity, the water quality was still quite good. They do need cleaning though and, ignoring the São João imperative, we hadn't done it for a few years. Early this summer, the well almost ran dry and we called in the cleaners. They emptied out the remaining water, except for a small pool at the bottom, and started removing years of silt. As the spouts for the springs were cleaned, we could see water trickling in again at once. With this year's early rains, the well was soon full again — and, amazingly, we could now see fish in it. Wells often have them, as a sign of the purity of the water, but we had never seen them before. The cleaners told us just a few fish were there who retreated to that last pool as it was cleaned. Now, with plentiful clean water, they were flourishing again, a sign of the enduring power of wells.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Mumbai train accident: Hanging between life and death
Deepak Shirsat, 23, and Ketan Saroj, 23, childhood friends and neighbours, travelled together to work daily. They would board the Mumbai local train from Ulhasnagar to Airoli, changing lines once at Thane, covering 36 km. Like other days, they took the 9.38 a.m. local during peak office travel hours to the business process outsourcing company they worked at. On June 9, Saroj, along with three other passengers, died in a train accident; nine others were injured. This week, one more person, who sustained grievous injuries in the accident, died. Railway officials say the incident could have occurred due to jerks on a curve between Diva and Mumbra stations in Thane. The bags of commuters standing on the footboards of two trains going in opposite directions — Karjat-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and CSMT-Kasara — possibly collided, causing passengers to lose balance, according to officials. As Shirsat waits, along with his father and Saroj's family, to claim his friend's body at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, 39 km from Mumbai, he says, 'I don't know whether I can ever step into a train. He fell right in front of my eyes. I was inside and he was standing at the door. Despite pulling the chain thrice, the train did not stop.' The Mumbai Suburban Railway System in Maharashtra serves an average of 75 lakh commuters daily, with 228 trains (138 of the Central Railway and 90 of the Western Railway) operating across eight corridors. The network witnessed 570 deaths owing to commuters falling off trains in 2024; 1,329 people were injured in such incidents. From January to March this year, the Central Railway recorded 88 deaths and 198 injuries and the Western Railway recorded 44 deaths and 131 injuries in such incidents, as per official data. Both are administrative units within India's 17 railway zones and headquartered in Mumbai. The local trains cover the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), spanning 6,328 sq km, as per the Comprehensive Mobility Plan, 2021. MMR covers Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, and Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts. Over the past 20 years, over 51,000 people have lost their lives on Mumbai's locals, as per railway administration information presented in the Bombay High Court in response to a petition filed in 2024 by Yatin Jadhav, a daily commuter on the Virar-Churchgate route of the Western Railway. Virar is a coastal town in Palghar district, about 60 km from Mumbai. Jadhav's petition sought accountability and stated that the railway administration had failed to provide a safe mode of transport to commuters, who are compelled to use the suburban railway system as it is affordable and accessible. On June 20 this year, Justice Sandeep Marne of the High Court, referring to the affidavit filed by the Central Railway in response to the petition, said, 'It is disturbing that in 2024 alone, 3,588 people died [including while crossing railway tracks]. This means 10 Mumbaikars die every day.' Tarun Kumar, Additional Divisional Railway Manager at CSMT, refused to comment on the operations of the suburban railway network. Daily grind As raindrops patter on the rusty tin roof of the Thane railway station, Vaishali Shirkar, 50, is waiting for a local train. She glances at her watch now and then — an ordinary scene at all stations in the city during the monsoon. Shirkar is one of many commuters caught between life and survival. She has been travelling from Badlapur to her workplace in Thane for the past 15 years. 'I dislocated my shoulder in 2018 on a Badlapur local. Since then, pain has become a part of my life,' she says, adding that her knees hurt too. 'Sitting at home is not an option for single mothers.' She says accidents are 'normal', people move on, and that is 'the spirit of Mumbai'. 'Nothing much has changed over the years; train delays and crowding are still the same,' she adds. Western Railway spokesperson Vineet Abhishek says a lot has changed in the past 20 years. 'We have increased our capacity by almost 70% through multiple projects to upgrade infrastructure and modernise the rolling stock. As of now, key projects like extension of the fifth and sixth line, and the Harbour Line are in the pipeline, which will add to our capacity,' he says. Commuters are demanding more trains to expand the network, especially on the Harbour Line. According to the Central Railway, it is challenged by the long process of land acquisition and rehabilitation of project-affected persons. In the meantime, people continue to struggle. 'Trains are packed like grains in a sack,' says Irappa Pawar, 34, who commutes daily at 8.30 a.m. from Ambivli to reach his workplace in Thane, a 30-km journey that takes 30 minutes. Abhishek concurs, stating that the Central Railway transports around 4,000 passengers during peak hours every day, despite having a capacity of 2,500, while the Western Railway carries double its intended capacity. Pawar says he chooses to live in Ambivli as housing in the area is affordable. 'If a person earns only ₹30,000 a month, it is impossible to live in Mumbai or Thane with a family. We live outside the city and earn inside it,' he says. Nandkumar Deshmukh, chief of the Thane Railway Pravasi Sanstha, a 12-year-old organisation that fights for the rights of commuters, says the railway administration lacks vision. 'They should have known that the city's growth would lead to increased pressure on the railways, given the expansion into suburbs like Panvel and Belapur in Navi Mumbai, as well as the proposed Mumbai 3.0 (Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town) and further development in Raigad district,' he says, demanding a shuttle service from Thane to regions like Kalwa, Diva, and Dombivli, situated on its outskirts. Mumbai is a narrow, elongated peninsula stretching south to north, so a linear transport system makes it possible to run parallel lines, he says. Railway reaction Following the incident, the Railway Board, which regulates the Indian Railways, announced the launch of a prototype non-AC train with an automatic door closing system in January 2026. 'The new non-AC trains will be designed with ventilation in mind, featuring doors with louvres, roof-mounted ventilation units to circulate fresh air, and vestibules connecting coaches to allow passengers to move freely and distribute the crowd more evenly,' says Swapnil Nila, spokesperson of the Central Railway. Commuters, however, are sceptical about the announcement. Siddhesh Desai, an activist with the Mumbai Rail Pravasi Sangh, which was founded in 1995 to protect passenger rights, questions how the doors will function during overcrowding. The concept of non-AC trains with doors isn't new to the suburban railway network. In June 2021, the Western Railway tested automatic doors in a few coaches during peak and non-peak hours. 'However, the experiment was deemed not fruitful due to the door operation time exceeding the average halt time of 30 seconds to one minute. Moreover, carbon dioxide levels during the trials reached 2,150 ppm (parts per million), far surpassing the permissible limit of 700 ppm,' says a source from the Western Railway. In April this year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had announced the launch of 238 new AC suburban trains that would replace non-AC trains in a phased manner. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reiterated this on June 10, a day after the accident in Thane. 'The plan for introducing more AC trains without increasing the fare has been prepared. We want to keep fares as low as possible and make AC trains accessible for everyone without any discrimination,' Fadnavis told mediapersons. Sitting on a bench at the Dadar railway station's platform, Nalini Priya, a 26-year-old graphic designer from Naigaon in Palghar district, says, 'AC trains are often overcrowded to the point where the doors can't close. There's always someone who thinks the train can accommodate one more person.' The Central Railway has also explored the option of changing office timings for better crowd management, but so far nothing has come of it. 'We are laying tracks and soon work will be complete on several routes, including Kandivali-Borivali and Virar-Borivali,' says the spokesperson of the Western Railway. Experts emphasise that no city can rely on one mode of transport; a smooth commute requires a multi-modal system where the metro, buses, and other options share the load. Edited by Sunalini Mathew
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Hanging between life and death
Deepak Shirsat, 23, and Ketan Saroj, 23, childhood friends and neighbours, travelled together to work daily. They would board the Mumbai local train from Ulhasnagar to Airoli, changing lines once at Thane, covering 36 km. Like other days, they took the 9.38 a.m. local during peak office travel hours to the business process outsourcing company they worked at. On June 9, Saroj, along with three other passengers, died in a train accident; nine others were injured. This week, one more person, who sustained grievous injuries in the accident, died. Railway officials say the incident could have occurred due to jerks on a curve between Diva and Mumbra stations in Thane. The bags of commuters standing on the footboards of two trains going in opposite directions — Karjat-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and CSMT-Kasara — possibly collided, causing passengers to lose balance, according to officials. As Shirsat waits, along with his father and Saroj's family, to claim his friend's body at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, 39 km from Mumbai, he says, 'I don't know whether I can ever step into a train. He fell right in front of my eyes. I was inside and he was standing at the door. Despite pulling the chain thrice, the train did not stop.' The Mumbai Suburban Railway System in Maharashtra serves an average of 75 lakh commuters daily, with 228 trains (138 of the Central Railway and 90 of the Western Railway) operating across eight corridors. The network witnessed 570 deaths owing to commuters falling off trains in 2024; 1,329 people were injured in such incidents. From January to March this year, the Central Railway recorded 88 deaths and 198 injuries and the Western Railway recorded 44 deaths and 131 injuries in such incidents, as per official data. Both are administrative units within India's 17 railway zones and headquartered in Mumbai. The local trains cover the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), spanning 6,328 sq km, as per the Comprehensive Mobility Plan, 2021. MMR covers Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, and Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts. Over the past 20 years, over 51,000 people have lost their lives on Mumbai's locals, as per railway administration information presented in the Bombay High Court in response to a petition filed in 2024 by Yatin Jadhav, a daily commuter on the Virar-Churchgate route of the Western Railway. Virar is a coastal town in Palghar district, about 60 km from Mumbai. Jadhav's petition sought accountability and stated that the railway administration had failed to provide a safe mode of transport to commuters, who are compelled to use the suburban railway system as it is affordable and accessible. On June 20 this year, Justice Sandeep Marne of the High Court, referring to the affidavit filed by the Central Railway in response to the petition, said, 'It is disturbing that in 2024 alone, 3,588 people died [including while crossing railway tracks]. This means 10 Mumbaikars die every day.' Tarun Kumar, Additional Divisional Railway Manager at CSMT, refused to comment on the operations of the suburban railway network. Daily grind As raindrops patter on the rusty tin roof of the Thane railway station, Vaishali Shirkar, 50, is waiting for a local train. She glances at her watch now and then — an ordinary scene at all stations in the city during the monsoon. Shirkar is one of many commuters caught between life and survival. She has been travelling from Badlapur to her workplace in Thane for the past 15 years. 'I dislocated my shoulder in 2018 on a Badlapur local. Since then, pain has become a part of my life,' she says, adding that her knees hurt too. 'Sitting at home is not an option for single mothers.' She says accidents are 'normal', people move on, and that is 'the spirit of Mumbai'. 'Nothing much has changed over the years; train delays and crowding are still the same,' she adds. Western Railway spokesperson Vineet Abhishek says a lot has changed in the past 20 years. 'We have increased our capacity by almost 70% through multiple projects to upgrade infrastructure and modernise the rolling stock. As of now, key projects like extension of the fifth and sixth line, and the Harbour Line are in the pipeline, which will add to our capacity,' he says. Commuters are demanding more trains to expand the network, especially on the Harbour Line. According to the Central Railway, it is challenged by the long process of land acquisition and rehabilitation of project-affected persons. In the meantime, people continue to struggle. 'Trains are packed like grains in a sack,' says Irappa Pawar, 34, who commutes daily at 8.30 a.m. from Ambivli to reach his workplace in Thane, a 30-km journey that takes 30 minutes. Abhishek concurs, stating that the Central Railway transports around 4,000 passengers during peak hours every day, despite having a capacity of 2,500, while the Western Railway carries double its intended capacity. Pawar says he chooses to live in Ambivli as housing in the area is affordable. 'If a person earns only ₹30,000 a month, it is impossible to live in Mumbai or Thane with a family. We live outside the city and earn inside it,' he says. Nandkumar Deshmukh, chief of the Thane Railway Pravasi Sanstha, a 12-year-old organisation that fights for the rights of commuters, says the railway administration lacks vision. 'They should have known that the city's growth would lead to increased pressure on the railways, given the expansion into suburbs like Panvel and Belapur in Navi Mumbai, as well as the proposed Mumbai 3.0 (Karnala-Sai-Chirner New Town) and further development in Raigad district,' he says, demanding a shuttle service from Thane to regions like Kalwa, Diva, and Dombivli, situated on its outskirts. Mumbai is a narrow, elongated peninsula stretching south to north, so a linear transport system makes it possible to run parallel lines, he says. Railway reaction Following the incident, the Railway Board, which regulates the Indian Railways, announced the launch of a prototype non-AC train with an automatic door closing system in January 2026. 'The new non-AC trains will be designed with ventilation in mind, featuring doors with louvres, roof-mounted ventilation units to circulate fresh air, and vestibules connecting coaches to allow passengers to move freely and distribute the crowd more evenly,' says Swapnil Nila, spokesperson of the Central Railway. Commuters, however, are sceptical about the announcement. Siddhesh Desai, an activist with the Mumbai Rail Pravasi Sangh, which was founded in 1995 to protect passenger rights, questions how the doors will function during overcrowding. The concept of non-AC trains with doors isn't new to the suburban railway network. In June 2021, the Western Railway tested automatic doors in a few coaches during peak and non-peak hours. 'However, the experiment was deemed not fruitful due to the door operation time exceeding the average halt time of 30 seconds to one minute. Moreover, carbon dioxide levels during the trials reached 2,150 ppm (parts per million), far surpassing the permissible limit of 700 ppm,' says a source from the Western Railway. In April this year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had announced the launch of 238 new AC suburban trains that would replace non-AC trains in a phased manner. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reiterated this on June 10, a day after the accident in Thane. 'The plan for introducing more AC trains without increasing the fare has been prepared. We want to keep fares as low as possible and make AC trains accessible for everyone without any discrimination,' Fadnavis told mediapersons. Sitting on a bench at the Dadar railway station's platform, Nalini Priya, a 26-year-old graphic designer from Naigaon in Palghar district, says, 'AC trains are often overcrowded to the point where the doors can't close. There's always someone who thinks the train can accommodate one more person.' The Central Railway has also explored the option of changing office timings for better crowd management, but so far nothing has come of it. 'We are laying tracks and soon work will be complete on several routes, including Kandivali-Borivali and Virar-Borivali,' says the spokesperson of the Western Railway. Experts emphasise that no city can rely on one mode of transport; a smooth commute requires a multi-modal system where the metro, buses, and other options share the load. Edited by Sunalini Mathew
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Hindi language row: Raj to hold rally, Uddhav to join civil society protest
The Maharashtra government's assurance that a final decision concerning the three-language formula for schools will be taken only after discussions with all stakeholders has failed to dent the opposition to the move to 'impose' Hindi. Political parties and civil society groups are gearing up to stage demonstrations ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Assembly beginning on June 30. Back-to-back rallies Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday announced a rally on July 6, while former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray will participate in a rally by the Marathi Abhyas Kendra – a collective of several organisations – on July 7. Mr. Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said the government is imposing a 'Language Emergency' and using Hindi as a 'venomous stone' to break the unity of Mumbaikars and the people of Maharashtra. 'It will just take five minutes to resolve this issue, but the BJP wants to execute their policy of batenge aur katenge (divide and split),' he said, adding 'we are not opposed to Hindi and have preserved the Hindi film industry for years'. The Sena (UBT) chief met civil society representatives to discuss the issue of Hindi as the third language and lent his support to the Marathi Abhyas Kendra. He attacked the government for 'negligence' in promoting Marathi. 'I had to impose Marathi [as Chief Minister] as it was fading. However, the government took no measures to take it forward, he said, accusing the government of handing over land where he planned to construct a theatre complex for Marathi to builders. Mr. Raj Thackeray, who has been prominently foregrounding the issue, met School Education Minister Dada Bhuse on Thursday but went ahead with plans to hold a rally at Girgaon, Mumbai, on July 6. 'Dada Bhuse was unable to answer all my doubts. I have told him that the CBSE schools had started this for IAS officers who get transferred and we will continue to oppose the Hindi language mandate,' he said after the meeting. Asked whether he will also invite the Sena (UBT) leaders, he said all political parties will be approached. Mr. Bhuse said he will take up the MNS leader's objections with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister but once again reiterated that the State government has not done anything to impose any language as the third language. Meanwhile, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar also backed the Thackeray cousins. 'Their thoughts are valid. There is no problem in learning Hindi after Class 5. If Maharashtra unites on this occasion and takes a stand for Marathi, it is a good thing,' he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Rise, run, repeat: Mumbaikars run together
In Mumbai, a growing number of residents are embracing early morning runs, fueled by the rise of running clubs. These clubs, like Bombay Running and Pudhe Chala Mumbai, offer community, motivation, and skill-building for runners of all levels. In a city that never sleeps, thousands of Mumbaikars are now choosing to rise early, to run. From a quiet wave of morning joggers to a thriving movement, running clubs are fuelling not just fitness, but friendship, focus, and fierce commitment. 'It isn't about pace or distance; it's just about the joy of running' Mumbai is now home to several run clubs, including Bombay Running, Pudhe Chala Mumbai, On Tour Run Club, LRC Lokhandwala Running Club, Bombay On Foot, Tilak Nagar Running Club, Tez Runners and others. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Deepak Oberoi, co-founder of Bombay Running, was among the pioneers. 'Back in 2017, there were no run clubs around, so we became the first dedicated running community in the city. It wasn't about pace or distance, it was just about the joy of running,' he says. From hosting weekly sessions to challenging runs like the Bombay to Goa Ultra, a 557 km feat, they also organize '5km for 5 Days' in May for beginners and the 10x10 Challenge in October to prep for the January marathons. Aamish Azeem, a third-year law student and founder of Pudhe Chala Mumbai, one of the city's largest run clubs, adds, 'Pudhe chala means 'to move forward', and we provide the company to do just that. It's a community that provides support with running tips and techniques. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Anyone can join for free, it's open to both beginners and professionals. Whether you're looking to get into running or add a fun twist to your Sunday recovery run, Pudhe Chala is the place to be. ' 'Run clubs build a routine and provide motivation when you're stuck' The collective experience is a major draw. Priyanca Walanju, co-founder of a running club, says, 'Being part of a running club and meeting like-minded people can be a game changer. With professional coaching, you push harder and reduce the risk of injury.' Mahim's Igor Pinto adds, 'Run clubs connect you with people from different walks of life who share the same passion. It's where knowledge and experience of runners are exchanged. ' Skanda Krishnan from Andheri, agrees, 'Run clubs teach you what community really means. They help build a routine, make running fun, and provide motivation when you're stuck. It's not just safer, it's more fulfilling.' 'It's the runner's high that helps me wake up early' So, what drives you runners out of bed at the crack of dawn, we ask. 'For me, early morning runs are like showing up for myself every day,' says Skanda. 'It's been a journey of small wins. With dedication, I've achieved what once seemed impossible.' Versova-based runner Shadab Siddiqui says, 'Running in the quiet of early morning gives me a sense of fulfilling a commitment to improve myself. Since I began, my body feels stronger and my mind more focused. ' College student Kasak Lodaya, who started running eight months ago, shares, 'It's the runner's high that helps me wake up early. Running clears my mind, boosts my confidence, and connects me to people who push me to grow. It makes me feel alive.' 'Run clubs play a critical role in skill-building' Shadab adds, 'You learn breathing techniques, heart rate training, by running with a serious crew. Regular runners take both fitness and joy seriously.' Siddhant T, 22, who joined a club last year, echoes that sentiment. 'It made me realise how fun and encouraging group runs can be. You make friends, stick to fitness goals, and feel welcome as a beginner.' 'Running in groups requires alertness' Mumbai's infrastructure often poses hurdles for runners. 'Running in groups in a city like Mumbai requires safety and alertness,' Shadab says. 'We need more dedicated zones in the city for runners to train peacefully.' 'Running is like therapy' For many, the practice is deeply personal. Manali Kadam from Lower Parel, shares, 'Running is like therapy, I'm addicted to it. Skipping a Sunday run feels incomplete. The sunrise, fresh air, and endorphin rush kick starts my day. And yes, I look forward to breakfast and coffee after!'
