5 Reasons why Runners Day is a day to celebrate
There cannot be enough reasons to celebrate Runners Day, yet we have five reasons:
- Tribute to the running legend - Late ShivNath Singh:
For those who are not aware of the running legend, Shivnath Singh is one of the best long-distance runners of India and the former Asian Games Gold medalist. With an unbreakable record of 2:12:00 hrs set since 1976, this Arjun Awardee also has a couple of honours under his name. The Runners Day is a memoir of his victories and impeccable compassion for the sport, hence is celebrated on his birthday - 11th July.
While the internet covers less on the life and struggles of this legendary runner, his achievements speak for him more than anyone could!
- Cherish the victories of the runners:
Runners, unlike the other sportsperson, do not get grave recognition on a global level. While the rising popularity and awareness about the sport have opened the floor for the Runners across the world, there is yet a long way to go. The Runners Day is a day to embrace the months of struggle and hard work behind that one run and render limelight on the victories of the runners.
- Embrace the passion to run:
Due to the rising awareness about the benefits of running, there is a lot of pivotal passion witnessed among the young generation. Filled with energy, they are all set to explode in any direction they are moulded towards. This day is a little push for the beginner runners and embrace that budding passion.
- A step towards physical and mental health:
A best excuse to get up for a run and shed off those extra loads you’ve put on while staying at home, the Runners Day comes as a deal-breaker to all the weight gains you have experienced. Coming with immense health benefits - both physical and mental, running is the best thing you can do in order to maintain a better lifestyle. All you need to do is leave the lethargy behind and a pair of shoes to start off the track!
- Individual yet universal change:
Rightly said - It all starts with one person and one moment, this day is an initiative to bring about a positive change in the world. The benefits of this sport are plenty which will certainly lead to a major healthy lifestyle change once someone starts implying. Our intent is to add everyone to the healthy body and healthy mind regime and to leave no one left behind!
While there are a trail of other reasons to celebrate the Runners Day but hey, aren’t you triggered already for it?
