Hype yourself first

One piece of advice I would share for first-time runners who intend on running the Mumbai Marathon next year is that it is more of an endurance game than a physical one. A calm mindset is essential, as anxiety can disrupt rhythm and energy. Give yourself enough time, and prepare well for the marathon, by keeping your body gently active in the days leading up to the race as that will ease the transition.

Vaibhavee Bhatt has been a regular participant at the marathon for the last three years. Pic courtesy/Vaibhavee Bhatt