Newsroom, November 09, 2025: For writer and runner, the path to personal reinvention unfolded through three deliberate phases: starting small to build habits, embracing discomfort to forge resilience, and sustaining momentum to rewire the brain's reward system.
The first step, short jogs, triggers endorphin releases that combat stress, while the second, longer efforts, boost mitochondrial density for efficient energy use, turning fatigue into fuel. The third sustains it with recovery, like yoga, to avoid burnout and cement neural pathways for discipline.
These insights, drawn from a 10-year ultramarathon odyssey, show running's power to heal, lowering cortisol, sharpening focus, and fostering self-compassion amid India's urban hustle. "It's not about speed; it's the quiet shift in how you meet yourself," the author reflects, urging beginners to lace up without perfectionism.
