
Milind Soman Once "Hated" Running. Now...
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Milind Soman shared a special post on Global Running Day
Those who have been following Milind Soman for some time on social media might find it hard to believe that he once “hated” running. The actor-model is a fitness and running crusader who inspires thousands. But this was not the case till 2003. So, what actually changed for Milind? The actor explained, in a post for Global Running Day, that after he completed his first 21 kms marathon, he “began to find incredible joy” in running. Sharing a bunch of pictures of himself from various marathons, Milind Soman wrote: “Happy global running day to you all! Whether you have already experienced the joy of running or are still to take your first step! Surprisingly, I hated running till 2003 but began to find incredible joy in it after completing my first 21km run, so you have to experience it correctly to know what it feels like.”
“Start slow, even slower than your walking pace if necessary, and with small distances like 500 meters, and increase gradually as you get comfortable, it could be the beginning of a new life at any age. Happy running to all!” he added.
Read Milind Soman's post here: