Now this is a story worth telling. While Shilpa was running the Bangkok marathon a guy running along side says something along the lines of - "You're from Malaysia aren't you?", "Shilpa isn't it", "Your husband runs a lot I think".It turns out that this guy is a Pacesetter from KL (I stand corrected, he's from Singapore but treats KL as his second home) called Mohan. He takes a few photos of Shilpa and promises to send them to her when he gets back - he does just that but a bit belatedly because of the busy schedule he has...read on...
At that time he was in the middle of running 9 marathons in 9 weeks. Last weekend he finished his "9 in 9" at the China Coast Marathon in Hong Kong - he says "Only words to describe the race: - 'Tough but Fantastic'- Very hilly but very scenic course - you should try it next year".
Mohan takes his marathons very seriously but doesn't spoil them by trying to set new PB's, instead he focuses on making new friends and taking photos (he seemingly always runs with a camera). Now this is an attitude I like, you can never get burnt out, never be disappointed with your performance and never get bored with an attitude like this - I have the utmost respect.
A final thought regarding Mohan's achievements, in 2008 he ran 21 Marathons, actually 17 Marathons and 4 ultra's - Hence I decree that he shall from henceforth be known as "Mohan the Great" and all runners on the Sri Hartamas route on Sunday mornings shall bow down before him.
I have a new sporting Icon.
2 comments:
Will wonders never cease! that's how I feel each time I read about outstanding people like Mohan, yourself and all the rest of TTH, Ngae etc....! You guys not only do the seemingly impossible but show us how it can be done by all... who take the first step....
Mohan is actually a Singaporean but he treats Kuala Lumpur as his second home. And hey, Mohan The Great really describes him.
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